[골닷컴] Reporter Lee Jeong-bin = It turned out that the player Bayern Munich, who is moving to strengthen its defense, most wants is Ronald Araujo (24, Barcelona). Bayern Munich recognized that it would be difficult to bring him in in the winter transfer market right now, and are targeting next summer. They are willing to ‘break’ the record for the transfer fee for a defender to sign Araujo.
Spanish media ‘Mundo Deportivo’ reported on the 23rd (Korean time), “Bayern Munich already predicts that Araujo will not want to change teams this winter. However, general manager Christoph Freund (46, Austria) said he would try to recruit him again in the summer of 2024,” he said. “Coach Thomas Tuchel (50, Germany) made it clear that Araujo is a necessary player for Bayern Munich’s defense.” reported.
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Bayern Munich’s ‘courtship’ of Araujo continues. Bayern Munich had world-class defenders in Kim Min-jae (27), Dayot Upamecano (25), and Matthijs de Ligt (24), but except for Kim Min-jae, all of them suffered from injuries. Accordingly, the goal was to reinforce defenders when the winter transfer market opens. With many defenders on the recruitment list, coach Tuchel showed deep interest in Araujo.
Coach Tuchel targeted Araujo, who can play both center and right flank, as his number one recruit. However, Araujo’s transfer fee is high, and it is unlikely that Barcelona will sell their key defender during the winter transfer market. Bayern Munich also realized that it would be difficult to recruit in the winter, and is expected to take on the challenge next summer.
Bayern Munich is willing to spend a huge amount of money to keep Araujo. He is willing to pay 100 million euros (about 143.4 billion won), exceeding the record transfer fee for a defender, Joszko Gvardiol (21, Manchester City), which is 90 million euros (about 129.1 billion won). It is also higher than the 95 million euros (approximately 136.3 billion won) of Harry Kane (30), the most expensive player in Bayern Munich history. That’s how much Coach Tuchel desperately wants Araujo, and is willing to use any means to recruit him.
‘Mundo Deportivo’ said, “Bayern Munich is willing to spend 100 million euros to bring Araujo. It is an offer that is difficult for Barcelona to refuse due to financial difficulties. “There is some possibility of a transfer in the summer,” he added. There was speculation that Bayern Munich, aware of Barcelona’s unstable financial situation, would begin negotiations with a large transfer fee.
In addition to Bayern Munich, Manchester United also showed interest in Araujo. Araujo, whose transfer rumors continue to emerge, is single-minded. He decided to spend the entire season in Barcelona. Barcelona and Araujo signed a contract until 2026, and are currently negotiating a contract renewal. His release allowance (buyout) clause is said to amount to 1 billion euros (approximately 1.4348 trillion won).
Araujo, who overpowers opposing attackers with his tall height of 192 cm and strong body, also possesses explosive speed and is a player whose physical condition is close to flawless. He has shown rapid growth in recent seasons and has established himself as a key defender for Barcelona. This season, he maintained his position by appearing in 16 games in all competitions and providing 1 assist.
2023-12-23 19:51:46
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