Overview

• Flick said there is no sign Araujo will depart before the season, dismissing rumours at the club’s South Korea tour press conference.
• Araujo, who signed a contract extension through 2031, lost his starting spot last season following surgery but reaffirmed his commitment after discussions with Flick.
• Barcelona’s plan to replace Araujo with Jonathan Tah fell through when the Germany international signed for Bayern Munich.
• The club still needs to complete at least one significant sale to comply with La Liga’s strict salary-cap rules.
• Barcelona currently fields five senior centre-backs behind Jules Kounde, underscoring the surplus of defensive options.