The main reason why Ronald Araujo now only thinks about staying at Barcelona – Report | OneFootball

FC Barcelona have already been working on establishing a strong squad for next season. For La Blaugrana, it is essential that the team does not lose its competitiveness. To ensure that, however, Barcelona needs to be smart and efficient.

Despite having a limited budget and certain financial restraints, the Catalan giants are hopeful about having a good summer transfer window. With transfer rumors flying around, there is no telling what could end up happening.

Ronald Araujo is now fully committed to Barcelona

However, certain things can be guaranteed by the club itself. For instance, the likes of Raphinha and now Lamine Yamal are guaranteed to stay with Barcelona based on the fact that they have both put pen to paper on new contracts already.

On the other hand, however, there are players like Ronald Araujo that have committed themselves to the club publicly. As he confirmed himself recently, the Uruguayan defender wants to stay at Barcelona and wants to continue fighting for his place.

Interestingly, he was previously linked to a move away from the club but ended up staying. In many ways, it was definitely a unique change of heart for the South American defender.

All thanks to Hansi Flick

However, it was reportedly because of one man that Araujo ultimately ended up feeling this way and is now committed to Barcelona. According to SPORT, that man was none other than Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick, who has already led the team to significant domestic glory in his very first season.

Hansi Flick seems to have faith in Ronald Araujo. (Photo courtesy: The Official Website of FC Barcelona)

By putting his faith in the player and letting Araujo know that he has his confidence, the German coach managed to convince Araujo to stay with Barcelona. In fact, Flick’s faith in the player even led to the 26-year-old defender renewing his contract.

Barcelona want to keep the player as well

Now, Barcelona do not wish to part ways with him and the player does not wish to leave either. Instead, he understands that the competition in the team will be even greater next season considering the demands of any campaign, and that every player in the squad will have a part to play.

Moreover, he reportedly remains determined to showcase his quality and prove himself as one of the world’s best centre-backs. Furthermore, he believes that Flick will be able to get the best out of him and help him adapt even better to his risky high-line tactic next season.

As for the player’s personal confidence right now, he was reportedly hit hard following Barça’s loss to Inter Milan recently. However, he is aware that Hansi Flick can continue to lead a winning project at Barcelona, and he wants to be a part of it and lead it as one of the team’s captains.