Ronald Araujo increasing at Barcelona as Martinez departs

Ronald Araujo’s future at Barcelona has actually appeared uncertain throughout 2025. He was linked with a transfer to Juventus in the winter season transfer window and there was still talk of him moving this summer season, especially as his release stipulation dropped.Yet no relocation took place and Araujo suddenly finds himself in a position of strength. He’s been handed the captain’s armband due to Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s existing stand-off with the club and is now looking set for a return to the beginning XI.Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi have actually been Hansi Flick’s favored duo in the heart of the Barcelona defence, but the veteran now looks set to head to Al-Nassr before the start of the brand-new season. All of which is terrific news for Araujo who is likely to take his place.Flick does still have Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia and-surprisingly – Gerard Martin as other alternatives but it would be not a surprise to see Araujo and Cubarsi line up together when Barca open their title defence versus Genuine Mallorca.He said on the

club’s pre-season trip: “I’m really happy in Barcelona. They haven’t seen the best Ronald yet, and he’s the one who’s going to be available in the coming years. This year I’m very inspired. Mentally, I have a lot of confidence, which I lost a bit of last year with the injury.”

Opportunity now seems to be knocking for Araujo to come excellent on that promise and lead by example at Barca as we head into another season with the Catalan giants.