Ronald Araujo unsure of long-term Barcelona place amid Bayern Munich interest
Bayern Munich are interested in signing Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo, who would like to stay at Barcelona but has doubts over his place in the side in the long-term, sources have confirmed to .
The 24-year-old has become a fan favourite in Catalonia since cementing his place in the first-team back in 2020. He was promoted into the club's captaincy group prior to the start of the 2023/24 season following the departures of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Araujo has been an ever-present this term when fit, but has been increasingly linked with a move to Bayern over the past month. understands intermediaries have indeed spoken to the Bundesliga champions about a deal, which is where their interest has emerged from.
Bayern have been scouring Europe for defensive reinforcements — a need emphasised by their shock 5-1 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday — and would love to bring in Araujo during the January transfer window, though a deal is unlikely at this stage.
Reports from Germany last week suggested Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel had called Araujo to discuss a move, and the former Chelsea manager did not deny that this took place.
«I won't comment on that in any direction. We only talk about our players. I also spoke to my mother on the phone, but there were no reports of it!» Tuchel told .
For his part, Araujo does not want to leave Barcelona, but he is ultimately unsure of his standing in their long-term plans. He has already admitted he does not enjoy being deployed at right-back, telling earlier this month: «The truth is, I don't like playing as a right-back. That's the reality.
»But I always say, wherever the coach and the team ask me, I'm going to play and give my best, but obviously I feel very comfortable
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