According to the Spanish media "Marca", today is the last day of the 70 million euro termination clause of Araujo, and his termination fee will soar to 1 billion euros after that. In theory, this is a sky-high price that no club can afford.
This termination clause is one of the conditions reached by the two parties from January 23 this year to 2031. Arauho himself made it clear when he returned to the team to train in advance last week that his intention was to continue to stay in Barcelona, so he would not take advantage of the option to leave the team with a 70 million euro. Unless an accident occurs, this clause will expire and expire. At present, the countdown has begun.
From tomorrow, Araujo's termination fee will become 1 billion euros, the same amount set by Garvey, Conde, Pedri, Yamal, Ferran Torres and others. With this number, Barcelona can at least theoretically ensure that many clubs cannot poach their most important players.
A few days ago, sports director Deco himself praised Araujo: "He is not in our departure plan, he received unfair criticism last year. He is one of the best defenders in the world."
Araujo himself also wants to continue playing for Barcelona, who was affected by his injury in the summer when he participated in the Copa America with the national team, which forced him to undergo surgery. Araujo didn't return until January, lacking in game form, coupled with the outstanding performances of Kubasi and Inigor Martinez, he was marginalized.
Now Araujo is determined to regain his position and his former best. He is one of the Barcelona players who returned to the team to train in advance. He wanted to convince Flick from day one. When asked last week whether he would stay in the team, he closed the door to leave: "In my case, yes."
So, with Araujo's termination price rising from 70 million euros to 1 billion euros, all signs indicate that he will stay in Barcelona. This decision means that there will be an over-staff at the central defender position.
At present, not including Conde, who has been playing right-back last season, there are as many as five players who can compete in the central defender position, namely Kubasi, Inigo Martinez, Araujo, Christensen and Eric Garcia. One of them had to leave the team, and all eyes were focused on Christensen.
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