How Cubarsi can help Barcelona raise €100m

Jacque Talbot

Updated: 29 Apr 2024 16:26 BST
3 min read

Barcelona may raise a suitable amount of funds for the summer transfer window by the way of Pau Cubarsi.

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The 17-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for the La Liga giants, becoming a regular starter for coach Xavi Hernandez, with the club legend even shelving the more experienced Inigo Martin in favour of the teenage prospect.

Cubarsi recently earned a callup to the Spanish national side and it’s been reported via El Nacional that Barcelona president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco are already working to close a renewal in his current deal, which currently ends in 2026.

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It’s especially a pressing matter as there are already several teams that are interested in paying the release clause that exists in his current deal, set at a measly €10 million.

It’s thought that the youngster has developed so quickly that he has allowed the board to begin to seriously consider the sale of Ronald Araujo, a played reportedly wanted by Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

All efforts to extend his contract have not worked and, as of now, the defender can leave Barcelona as a free agent in 2026.

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For Laporta, it’s believed it would be very difficult to reject a proposal that reaches €100m for Araujo.

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With Cubarsi, Barca may have found an ideal successor for the player, making a move for him all the more likely.

Indeed, the Red Devils are thought to be admirers of Araujo.

The 25-year-old missed the start of the season with an injury but has made 30 appearances in all competitions so far this campaign, notching nine clean sheets along the way.

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ESPN reports Man Utd are keen to bring in a new centre-back, with the futures of duo Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof both in doubt.

It's believed that Barcelona will consider offers in the region of €100m for Araujo this summer, though they would rather he remained at the Camp Nou.