Barcelona are facing an uncertain period regarding the futures of Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo, as they contemplate potential moves for Joshua Kimmich and Jonathan Tah. The club’s hopes of securing the signings of Kimmich and Tah on free transfers next summer hinge on the clarity surrounding the intentions of De Jong and Araujo. Despite offers to extend their contracts, the pair have not indicated their commitment to Barcelona, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Though holding the second and third captaincies at Barcelona, Araujo and De Jong have remained enigmatic about their plans. Araujo, particularly, has not given his assurance to stay at the club, despite persistent efforts from Barcelona amidst interest from Bayern Munich. On the other hand, De Jong has had a contract offer on the table since November 2023, but as of now, he has not finalized the deal.
With both players’ contracts set to expire in 2026, Barcelona may consider selling them next summer if they do not demonstrate a willingness to prolong their tenures with the club. The potential transfers of Kimmich and Tah are contingent upon the departure of De Jong and Araujo.
Adding to the intrigue, Barcelona’s current success in La Liga, where they currently sit at the top of the table having won all four of their games so far, creates an interesting backdrop. Their upcoming match against Girona this weekend is sure to capture the attention of fans and pundits alike, as the club navigates both on-field and off-field uncertainties.
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