No one expected what happened with Ronald Araújo, Deco bursts out laughing: 'it's a joke'

Deco began his tenure as sporting director at Barça in the summer of 2023 and, since then, most of his decisions have been correct. His role is becoming crucial to understanding the team's recovery in such a short time. Thanks to his years of experience on the field, the Portuguese has been able to positively influence the sports planning of the Catalan club.

In this regard, one of the most complex matters he has had to face in recent months has been Ronald Araújo's future. The Uruguayan center-back, who arrived at Barça as a great prospect, has lost his status as an undisputed starter and, due to his mistakes, there are already voices calling for his departure. Deco, aware of this situation, will play a decisive role when it comes to deciding whether he leaves or stays.

The latest from Ronald Araújo leaves Deco speechless

For months, finding out what will happen with Ronald Araújo has become a topic of utmost interest for the Barça community. Deco is looking for a new center-back in the market at Flick's request, which puts the Uruguayan in a complicated position. It is clear that, as a rotation player, he is ideal, but the "4" wants to be an undisputed starter, and if it's not at Barça, he'll do it at another club.

In fact, in January 2025, Ronald Araújo was very close to leaving FC Barcelona due to interest from Bayern Munich and Juventus. The Germans offered €80 million ($80 million) to sign the Uruguayan defender, a figure the Italians matched. However, Deco decided to reject both proposals, considering them insufficient.

Now, several months later, Bayern Munich has come back for Ronald Araújo with an offer that's laughable. Yes, because from €80 million ($80 million), the Germans have dropped to €30 million ($30 million), leaving Deco speechless. The Barça sporting director can't believe the proposal received and has already replied to the Germans.

Deco is clear: Ronald Araújo stays for €30 million

Seeing that Ronald Araújo has lost his starting spot at Barça, the Germans have decided to try their luck with a much lower offer than before. €30 million ($30 million) is the amount the Catalan club would receive. Deco didn't want to remain silent in the face of this amount.

The Portuguese burst out laughing and made it clear that, for that price, Ronald Araújo will remain at Barça. In fact, Deco recalled that Araújo recently renewed his contract with the Catalan club until 2031 and that his release clause is €1 billion ($1 billion).