Not just Deco: The underrated factor behind Barcelona captain’s decision to stay | OneFootball

For the last few days, the future of the defender Ronald Araujo at FC Barcelona has become highly uncertain and the subject of a lot of speculation.

The Uruguayan was closely linked with a move away from the Blaugrana club, with Juventus emerging as a likely destination, but last night, Deco convinced him in a meeting to stay. With this turn of events, there is now a lot more certainty about Araujo’s continuity at the Catalan club.

However, as Mundo Deportivo has reported, it was not only Deco who convinced the defender to remain at Barcelona, and the dressing room played an equally important role in this regard.

This is particularly true as Araujo has received a lot of affection from his teammates in the last few days. The first team players see him as a key player and a leader of the team, and they have made their feelings abundantly clear to the Uruguayan.

This affection was quite evident during the Spanish Super Cup final, where both Gavi and Lewandowski showed him their unconditional support. The Polish striker asked Araujo to stay with the team, while Gavi asked the fans to show their support and affection for the defender.

This affection and support from his teammates and the fans has been crucial, but another factor that has led him to the decision to continue at the Catalan club is the injury suffered by Iñigo Martínez, which will allow him to return to the starting lineup.

His teammates also believe that his presence will be key in the upcoming important matches against Real Betis, Getafe, Benfica, Valencia, and Atalanta, spread over Copa del Rey, La Liga, and the UEFA Champions League.

There is no doubt that Araujo’s continuity will be a significant boost for Hansi Flick, and hopefully, the defender will continue to contribute towards his team’s successes in the coming months as well.