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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has told reporters that he expects Ronald Araujo to sign a new contract with the club, amid further speculation over his future. The Uruguayan defender was supposedly persuaded not to leave by an offer from Juventus, but the Bianconeri will return with an improved offer from Barcelona.
Flick told the press the same thing he told them on Wednesday, when they asked him if it was important not to weaken the squad with Araujo’s loss.
“As I said, he has 1.5 years left on his contract, and I hope that for the club, for the team, for me, maybe after that, I hope that he signs a new contract. You can see in training, on the field, that it is different. Without a doubt he is one of the best defenders, he has a lot of potential and can play better.”
Flick also did not allow himself to be involved in transfer talks, and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has also been heavily linked with Barcelona of late.
“I am happy with the players. We only have three players out, Íñigo, Marc Bernal and Marc-André ter Stegen. We worked very well with the medical staff and physical trainers, Andreas Christensen returns tomorrow, so that is good news. It’s Deco’s job, but I’m happy with the squad.”
The Barcelona coach was also asked about the controversial no-penalty decision during Celta Vigo’s 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, and whether he wanted to face the Whites in the quarter-finals.
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“We have no desire for the Cup because it cannot be changed. And the game… I saw it and I have nothing to say about it.”
The draw for the Copa del Rey will be held on Monday, leaving the big three in the competition. Barcelona take on Getafe at the Coliseum at 21:00 CEST on Saturday night as they look to close the gap on the Madrid teams at the top of the table.
