In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo this summer. It has been revealed that Spurs are eyeing a move to bring the Uruguayan talent this off-season.
Araujo’s Injury Concerns In Spanish Football Last Season
Araujo was sidelined for a lot of games in the previous campaign because of injury. Still, the Uruguay international put in a run of solid displays for the Catalan club on the defensive end of the field. He made 25 appearances for Barcelona last season, scoring two goals and securing two assists on all fronts.
The 26-year-old needs to overcome his recent injury concerns, so a switch to Tottenham makes sense for him at this stage of his playing career. He was tidy when distributing the ball from the back, based on his pass completion rate of 91.9% in La Liga (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the Nou Camp will run out in the summer of 2031. Hence, Spurs would have to launch a convincing offer if they are serious about recruiting him this off-season.
Is Araujo A Decent Choice For Tottenham Hotspur?
Araujo is a solid tackler of the ball and can read the danger well to earn possession back for his side inside his half. He doesn’t mind clearing his lines when required and excels at playing his way out from the back.
Standing at 1.92m, the Uruguayan talent has a strong presence in the air. He is primarily a central defender but can also fill in as a right-back if asked to do so by his manager.
We can expect Araujo to add more bite and steel to Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank’s defence. He might even help the North London club compete across all competitions in the coming years.