Ass: Araujo s situation in Barcelona is 180 degrees, and the probability of locking in the starting lineup has increased significantly

"As" wrote an article today about Araujo's changes in the situation within Barcelona. Araujo was close to joining Juventus a few months ago, but now he has completed a counterattack and has firmly taken the lead.

"As" pointed out that just when Barcelona announced the temporary removal of Ter Stegen's captain's position as captain, the club also stated that the second captain Araujo would temporarily take over his position. In the end, the club and Teli resolved their differences, and the armband returned to Terstegen's arm. So Araujo was only a "captain" for a few hours.

It is worth mentioning that Araujo almost left the team just a few months ago, and rumors about his transfer earlier this summer have not stopped. In fact, from July 1 to 15, his termination fee was once lowered to 60 million euros, which was also the "departure clause" he voluntarily requested when renewing the contract until 2031. Now, this figure has returned to 1 billion euros.

Araujo's situation has undergone a 180-degree turn. Last season, he suffered a lot due to his limited playing time. The central defender combination of Kubasi and Inigor Martinez has made him a substitute, and it is difficult to get back to his best form after he recovers from injury. Frick's high-level defense system is not friendly to him either. Against this backdrop, Juventus threw an olive branch to him, and he almost left the team in January. In the end, he was persuaded to stay in the team and complete the contract renewal, but rumors of leaving the team never really dissipated, which is also the reason why the termination fee clause has attracted attention.

This summer, Araujo returns with a refreshed energy. Although in terms of characteristics, he has always been more difficult to adapt to Flick's system than other central defenders, he is now more confident and in excellent physical condition. After the game against Daegu FC, he made it clear that he would definitely stay and was more confident. With Inigo Martinez's departure, his chances of locking in the start increased significantly.

La Liga Opening Game Against Mallorca, Araujo started and performed well. He continued to improve in the links Flick asked, dared to push forward and focus on the defense line, and was highly focused to keep pace with his teammates. He stared at Muric in close combat and almost never gave the other party a chance to turn around.

It seems that at the beginning of the new season, he has won the trust of the head coach and is expected to partner with Kubasi to serve as a double center back. Facing a relatively relaxed opponent in the early stage of the schedule, Araujo has plenty of time to continue to improve himself.