Araujo, nothing is clear in Bayern’s interest

Ronald Araujo, already established as the third captain of Barçais chasing his second Spanish Super Cup and fourth title as a Barça player after the Cup 2020-21 and the League 2022-23. And he wants to win more trophies at the club where he landed in August 2018 Boston River Uruguayan. However, in the face of the offensive of Bayern Munichthe Uruguayan defender, 24 years old and under contract until 2026, Araujo He was coy when asked if he would continue at Barça next season: “It’s always talked about in all markets. “I’m very focused and very happy to be at this club and focused on giving my best.” He also did not deny in another question at the press conference that he personally contacted him. Thomas Tuchel a month ago and he remained on the same line of argument without further ado: “They are always rumours, as I say, that always appear in the markets but I am focused on Barça and I prove it every time I wear this shirt.” Having the opportunity to reassure the culé followers who want to see him at the club for a long time, Araujo He did not take advantage of either of the two balls that came to his goal.

Speaking of the Spanish Super Cup, the Uruguayan pointed to it as a great goal to get the team started for the second half of the season: “Last year it was a turning point to win the Super Cup. I hope it happens again. This is an important title for the team and for the club. We are doing well, with successes, which are always important. Win at Super Cup It was a turning point last year and we want to repeat it because we have a great group.” Asked if he sees himself as a favorite in the semifinal match Osasuna this Thursday (8 pm/Movistar Supercopa), he avoided assuming the said poster unlike he did later Xavi Hernandez: “Osasuna is a great rival. We know their way of playing and they are a very tough team. “We will try to play our football but it will be difficult because it is a semi-final.” In this sense, he suspected the absence of ‘Chemistry‘ Avila: “He is a good player, but he is not there because of injury and Osasuna have other finishers to monitor

Araujo made a diagnosis of what needed to be improved Barça assume his share of the responsibility. “We probably need a bit more strength in both areas to close games and win well. It’s something that gave us a lot last season. We conceded a few goals and we know the quality we have up front . Conceding few goals gave us titles and we are working to correct those errors but we are on the right path,” he highlighted, although he disagreed that the solution is to recover the commitment to three center-backs: “We have a great team and great defenses and what we lack is the force but the technique is not important. We are working to counter that and be more effective in the defensive area but I think it is a matter of the whole team, together, in attack and defense.

What exactly was he going to ask Xavi At the start of the ball, he had only gratitude for the improvement: “Since he arrived Xavi I learned a lot on a technical and offensive level to master that facet. i’m growing I feel more comfortable with the ball. He tells me to be confident. Because of my character, there are games I try to do a little more than I have to climb. That’s good for the team. “Sometimes I get infected with my energy and I’m happy to help,” she said. Ronaldwho described as “pride” the fact of “defending the captain’s armband at the age of 24.”