CLOSED: Barcelona renews contracts for two stars

The Catalan team will make these renewals official in the coming days, but everything is already agreed upon

Héctor Andreu | 22 Jan 2025 | 16.33
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Barcelona agrees on the renewal of Araújo and Pedri / Antena3.com
Barcelona agrees on the renewal of Araújo and Pedri / Antena3.com

FC Barcelona has taken a crucial step to consolidate the foundation of its sports project by reaching a total agreement for the renewals of Ronald Araújo and Pedri. Both contract extensions, which will be formalized until 2030, are only pending final signatures, expected before the winter transfer market closes on February 3.

Deco, the sporting director of the azulgrana club, has personally led the negotiations with the representatives of both players. In statements prior to the recent match against Benfica, he made it clear that the club's immediate priority was to ensure the continuity of its key pieces to meet the Financial Fair Play requirements and explore the possibility of strengthening the squad, with Marcus Rashford as the main target.

Ronald Araújo:

The case of Ronald Araújo has been the most delicate. The Uruguayan center-back attracted interest from Juventus, who made an offer of 35 million euros for his transfer. However, the amount fell short of Barcelona's expectations, which value the defender in the range of 70 to 80 million. After a brief period of uncertainty, the parties resumed dialogue and reached an understanding that guarantees his stay, at least for now.

Pedri:

Conversely, negotiations with Pedri have been much smoother. Both sides shared the intention from the beginning to extend his contract, facilitating an uncomplicated economic agreement. The club views the midfielder as a strategic piece for both the present and future of the team.

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