Inter moves on from Ronald Araújo

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23/05/26 21:00:00

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Ronald Araújo does not consider leaving Barcelona and that stance has ended up halting one of the operations that was making the most noise in Italy. Inter Milan had explored the scenario, but the Blaugrana response was clear: there will be no discounts or easy ways to get the center-back out.

Ronald Araújo stays far from Inter Milan

The nerazzurri club was looking to strengthen its defense with a name of international hierarchy. Ronald Araújo fit in physically, leadership-wise, and in elite experience. However, FC Barcelona valued the Uruguayan at around 50 million euros, a figure considered too high by the Italian sports management, as reported by the newspaper Marca.

Inter Milan is not willing to bear that cost for a player who has also not shown signs of wanting a change of scenery. The operation could also have opened an indirect path with Alessandro Bastoni, an old desire for the Blaugrana to reinforce the left profile of the defense.

But that potential exchange has practically fallen through. Neither Barça wants to lose Ronald Araújo below his value, nor does Inter easily accept moving Bastoni.

FC Barcelona does not want to sell one of its captains cheaply

FC Barcelona is going through a period where it needs to assess every economic decision, but it does not mean putting its important pieces on sale. Ronald Araújo renewed until 2031, and the club still considers him a strategic asset, even though he has lost some prominence this season.

Hansi Flick has changed his defensive plans a lot, but the Uruguayan maintains weight in the dressing room and continues to be one of the internal references. The fact of his 212 matches with FC Barcelona explains his dimension. He is not just any player within the Blaugrana project.

Furthermore, his versatility offers very valuable solutions. He has played as a center-back, right-back, and even in emergency offensive functions. That is why Barça understands that selling him out of necessity would send the wrong message. The club wants to negotiate from a position of strength, not from urgency.

Alessandro Bastoni ruled out of the Blaugrana board

The name of Alessandro Bastoni appeared as a key piece in the market buzz. His profile was liked for ball distribution, tactical reading, and experience in big nights. However, Inter Milan is also not in a hurry to part with Alessandro Bastoni, especially if they do not receive a proposal that compensates for his loss.

In that context, the possibility of crossing paths between Ronald Araújo and Alessandro Bastoni is losing strength noticeably. Barça could have seen favorably reinforcing the left side of the defense, but not at any price or by sacrificing a captain.

The exchange that no longer seems viable

The idea had media appeal: a powerful center-back heading to Milan and a left-back heading to Camp Nou. But real football tends to be less simple. Ronald Araújo wants to stay, FC Barcelona does not lower its conditions, and Inter Milan has decided to look at other more feasible alternatives.

This combination of factors leaves the operation at a standstill. What seemed like a market possibility has turned into a blocked scenario. The Uruguayan also trusts in regaining more minutes next season. He knows that the competition will be tough, but he does not want to give up the challenge.

For Barça, keeping him means protecting hierarchy, character, and defensive depth. For Inter, persisting no longer seems like a profitable strategy. Ronald Araújo will continue to be one of the hot names in the market, but today his future strongly points to FC Barcelona.

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