The latest Barça matches have been very useful for Hansi Flick, who has been able to continue shaping the team with which he feels most comfortable in important games. Evidently, these matches also raise doubts about certain important players, and there is one star in particular who doesn't quite convince some of the heavyweights at the Catalan club. In fact, the latest information indicates that both Laporta and Deco are not entirely sure that this Barça player deserves to continue adding minutes with the FC Barcelona jersey.
In Barça's offices, they have made it clear that Flick must recover the best version of this star if he wants to remain a key piece of the first team. The German coach insisted that he was important for his sports project, but his performances don't demonstrate it. Thus, knowing that the club's offices had received 70 million euros ($74 million) for him, which they ended up rejecting, they fear they may have made a mistake.
Warning
The latest information circulating around Barça indicates that Ronald Araújo is still not finding his best version. The Uruguayan center-back established himself as one of the best players in the world in his position not long ago, but his recent physical problems have complicated his situation. Meanwhile, despite having already renewed with Barça until 2031, there are those who believe he should have been sold considering his recent performances and the amount of money involved.
In the last Champions League match against Benfica, Araújo delivered a performance that is far from his true level. It was one of the few games where he conveyed insecurity in the defensive line, not to mention that he scored an own goal. It is worth noting that the competition in defense is fierce, and both Pau Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez have shown a great level, so the starting position is not guaranteed.
Flick needs him
At Barça, they were in favor of selling Ronald Araújo in the winter market, but everything changed after the Spanish Super Cup final. The recent injury of Íñigo Martínez opened the doors to the starting position for the Uruguayan center-back, who delivered a great match against Real Madrid. However, his performance has declined again, and Hansi Flick has made it clear that he needs him at 100%.
For this, it must be taken into account that the 25-year-old center-back has significantly increased in value. Meanwhile, if he doesn't raise his level, if another offer of 70 million euros ($74 million) were to arrive, it would be very difficult for Laporta to reject it again. At Barça, they are clear that a train doesn't pass twice, and if the opportunity presents itself, they will not let it slip away again.