Ronald Araújo nears contract renewal at Barcelona

by Christopher Williams — Editor, BCN - Saturday, January 22, 2022 - 22:28 CETThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

Ronald Araújo celebrates scoring Barça's first goal against Sevilla in LaLiga at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 21, 2021 in Seville, Spain / Fran Santiago / Getty Images FC Barcelona center back Ronald Araújo is set to sign a five-year contract renewal to stay at the Catalan club. The deal could be finalized next week. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Uruguayan center back held talks with the club this week to negotiate his renewal. Talks progressed well, as he is eager to remain at Barça, and the club is willing to improve the conditions of his contract. The club will meet with Araújo's representatives next week to discuss the remaining details of the Uruguayan's proposed contract. Araújo received interest from other European clubs,

Xavi: “Dembélé has to either renew or leave the club”

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 14:38 CETThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

Ahead of Thursday’s Copa del Rey game against Athletic Club, Xavi spoke to the press about Dembélé’s contract situation, Araújo’s renewal, tomorrow’s striker and more.

Koeman calls emergency meeting with doctors

by Mehul Mittal — Editor, BCN - Monday, October 25, 2021 - 21:12 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

There was an emergency meeting between Ronald Koeman and the club’s doctors this afternoon at the Ciutat Esportiva in search of solutions for the injuries in the Barcelona camp.

Piqué: “We have no choice but to keep fighting and working”

by Christopher Williams — Editor, BCN - Sunday, October 3, 2021 - 01:47 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

FC Barcelona lost 2-0 to Atlético Madrid on Saturday after conceding first-half goals from Thomas Lemar and former Barça striker Luis Suárez. Manager Ronald Koeman, center back Gerard Piqué, center back Ronald Araújo, and midfielder Gavi spoke to the media following the match.

Koeman: “The game against Benfica is not decisive”

by Boris Pinkse — Editor, BCN - Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 13:54 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

After a convincing 3-0 win against Levante, Ronald Koeman and Ronald Araújo spoke to the press before facing Benfica in the Champions League.

Koeman: “How am I going to play tiki taki if there are no spaces”

by Joav Pedraza — Editor, BCN - Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 01:50 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

After yet another disappointing performance in LaLiga against Granada that resulted in a 1-1, FC Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman, Ronald Araujo, Busquets and Ter Stegen gave their opinions on the match.

Barcelona initiate talks to renew Ronald Araújo’s contract

by Ataas Sheekhuna — Editor, BCN - Thursday, September 16, 2021 - 19:27 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

BILBAO, SPAIN - AUGUST 21: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Imag

According to ESPN Uruguayan defender whose current contract is up in the summer of 2023, is expected to sign on improved terms which will tie him to the club for the next 5 seasons.

Ronald Koeman “We tried to compete better, but it is what it is”

by Joav Pedraza — Editor, BCN - Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - 04:03 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:37 CET0

Barcelona began their Champions League season with a 3-0 lost to the German side FC Bayern Munich. After the disappointing match by the Culés, Ronald Koeman, Gerard Piqué, Araujo and Pedri spoke with the press. Here is what they all had to say.

Ilaix’s contract situation remains unsolved

by Yousef Salama — Editor, BCN - Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 19:39 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:53 CET0

Ilaix Moriba’s contract situation has garnered a lot of attention recently in Catalan media, as his agency’s insistence on a pay rise has alienated the board and furthered an agreement between the concerned parties.

Koeman: “We are going to fight until the last second to win the league”

by Mehul Mittal — Editor, BCN - Monday, May 10, 2021 - 14:18 CESTThursday, February 3, 2022 - 23:54 CET0

Ronald Koeman at the press room (Photo by Miguel Ruiz/FCB)

FC Barcelona face Levante on Tuesday at the Estadi Ciutat De Valencia, with just 3 games remaining in the LaLiga title race. Ronald Koeman spoke to the press on Monday, where he talked about the upcoming match, the LaLiga title race, the draw against Atletico and much more.