Meeting confirmed! Deco has sat down with the agents of Barça's black sheep.

The last few days in the culé environment have been intense and very hectic, especially after the tough defeat suffered at Stamford Bridge. The way Barça fell to Chelsea has created an atmosphere full of rumors, gossip, and mixed feelings. That unease increased considerably when, yesterday morning, Ronald Araújo's agents entered the Catalan club's facilities to meet directly with Deco.

The sporting director was seen entering the offices to speak directly with Edoardo Crnjar and Edoardo Mazzolari, the Uruguayan defender's agents. Ronald Araújo was absent from training at a very delicate moment and rumors began to grow. Many began to think that the visit to Deco's office was due to Araújo's departure.

Deco accepts Ronald Araújo's request

The situation became even more complicated when Hansi Flick confirmed that Ronald Araújo won't be available for the match against Atlético de Madrid. The coach assured that the player isn't ready to compete at the moment and indicated that it's a strictly private matter. His words, together with the meeting with Deco, caused rumors to grow about a possible departure in the winter transfer window.

Many fans interpreted the representatives' visit as a move ahead of a possible sale operation in January. The sending off in London, together with several mistakes in recent matches, has eroded much of the culé public's trust. In such a sensitive climate, any gesture is magnified, fueling theories that don't always match the club's internal reality.

However, the reality is that Ronald Araújo has asked for some time. Yes, it seems that the Uruguayan is at his mental limit after what happened in London and needs to stop. A request Deco agreed to after speaking with his representatives and Flick: everyone wants to show their support for the Uruguayan defender.

Total support for Ronald Araújo

Barça's board has decided to support Ronald Araújo unconditionally so he can take as much time as he deems necessary. Deco knows that the Uruguayan is one of the leaders in the locker room and that he's still fully valid for the project. His sending off against Chelsea doesn't change that perception and, in fact, reinforces the idea of accompanying him during a difficult emotional moment.

During the meeting, Deco conveyed a clear and direct message to his representatives to calm any concerns. The sporting director emphasized that Barça fully trust Ronald Araújo and want him to recover his best form with complete peace of mind. His intention isn't to rush decisions, but rather to protect a player who remains important for the team's immediate future.