Ronald Araujo has clear demand for Barcelona during contract talks - report

Ronald Araujo is near the top of the list when it comes to key players Barcelona want to renew in 2022 but the club may just have to shell out to hold onto the Uruguay international.

The center-back’s current deal expires in 2023 and he “wants to continue” at the Camp Nou, according to Diario Sport. However, Araujo has also set a “clear condition” that needs to be fulfilled and basically wants his importance to the team to be reflected in his salary.

The report reckons that Araujo’s current wage packet is “light years away from the salaries of Umtiti or Gerard Piqué and also very far from Lenglet.” It’s also claimed he earns less than Eric Garcia, who was apparently willing to take a pay cut…