Araujo: I hope to continue at Barcelona

Ronald Araujo enjoyed a memorable first full season with the Barcelona senior team in 2020/21, after his debut came the previous season, with Ronald Koeman having given him a lot of individual confidence. In 2020/21, he participated in 33 matches in all competitions.

With his contract ending in 2022, negotiations are underway to secure the defender to a renewal agreement.

"I'm very happy to be at Barcelona, I hope to be here for many years and give my best in each season," Araujo explained.

"I have one more season left on my contract. I don't know much about the renewal, my representative takes care of that. I'm calm, but I hope to be able to continue at the club."

Koeman gave Araujo a lot of chances this term and it has culminated in him being selected to represent Uruguay in the Copa America. As a result, he has spoken glowingly about his relationship with the Dutch coach.

"With me there has always been a good coach-footballer relationship," he said.

"Koeman has made me play a lot and I was then able to show that I deserved to play."