Mercato: Barça announces a big signature (official)

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By: Manu Tournoux

While his future seemed to be written in dotted Ronald Araujo finally stun at Barça. The Catalan club announced that its defender had initialed a new contract until 2031.

“FC Barcelona and player Ronald Araujo have reached an agreement concerning the extension of the contract united, until June 30, 2031, Can we read in an official press release published by Barça.The defender of Barça signed his new contract this Thursday afternoon during a ceremony in the presence of the president of FC Barcelona, ​​Joan Laporta, the first vice-president, Rafa Yuste and the sports director of the club, Deco. »»

Barça secures a player of the future

“Ronald Araujo (March 7, 1999) continues the adventure at FC Barcelona. Arrived at the club in August 2018 from Boston River de Montevideo, he evolved within Barça B. On October 6, 2019 against Seville, at Spotify Camp Nou, he made his first team debut. During the 2020/21 season, he became a full member of the workforce. He won the king's cup in stride ”continued Barça.

“Thanks to his strong character and his defensive talent, the Uruguayan central defender quickly became an essential part of the team and one of the best central defenders in the world. In addition, he can play the right side position if necessary. In total, the Uruguayan played 154 games with the first team, during which he scored 8 goals and issued 6 assists. He won 2 Spanish Super Cups, 1 King's Cup and a Liga. Uruguayan has also been, since this summer, the second captain of the first team ”concluded the club.