Barcelona arrived in the Catalan capital only early on Monday morning, still stunned by the dream victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. However, sports director Deco will return to activity immediately upon his return.
This is because Juventus will present an improved offer for Ronald Araujo on Monday afternoon, according to Relevo. The Bianconeri are discussing an offer that could reach €50 million, a figure believed to be close to Barcelona’s valuation of the Uruguayan defender, although they are expected to ask for more. An injury to Íñigo Martínez that could keep him out for the next five weeks has been cited as a potential obstacle to the deal, but Barcelona are more likely to enter the transfer market rather than halt the sale of Araujo to cover the defender. Basque.
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Previous reports from late last week claimed that Barcelona had already rejected an offer from Juventus worth around €35 million. This week a meeting is scheduled between Deco and Araujo’s agents, where Barcelona will address their intentions. If he asks to leave, Barcelona are expected to negotiate his sale.