Reports suggest that the manager, alongside Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund, engaged in a phone discussion with the Uruguayan defender, aiming to persuade him to make the move to Germany. However, when Tuchel was questioned about this, he remained tight-lipped.

In an interview with Sky Germany before Bayern’s Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, Tuchel avoided commenting directly, stating, “I won’t comment on that in any way.” However, he humorously added, “I also spoke to my mother on the phone and there was no message. We only talk about our players.”

There’s a belief within Bayern’s decision-makers that Araujo could significantly bolster their defensive setup. They seem prepared to make a substantial offer to secure the defender, a move that might tempt Barcelona, who are grappling with financial constraints due to La Liga’s FFP regulations.

Tuchel’s pursuit of Araujo could hold merit, especially considering Bayern’s recent defensive vulnerabilities, highlighted by their 5-1 defeat against Frankfurt. This disappointing defensive display might prompt the German club to intensify their efforts in securing Araujo’s signature before the winter transfer window.

Ronald Araújo

Ronald Federico Araújo da Silva

Defender, Midfielder

Uruguay

Age: 25

192 cm

79 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 25 13 Missed
Minutes 1994 79.8 Avg
Goals 1 0.0 Avg
Assist 2 0.1 Avg
Attempt 11 0.4 Avg
Passes 1574 63.085.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 6 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 9 times for 660 minutes for La Liga.

Ronald Araújo scored 1 goal for FC Barcelona. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in La Liga. In the last match FC Barcelona won 1-0 against Atlético Madrid. The next match in La Liga will be against Girona.

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona

Manager: Xavi
Rank 2nd
Win 23
Draw 7
Loss 5
Goals 72-43
Diff 29
Rank 1st
Win 4
Draw 0
Loss 2
Goals 12-6
Diff 6

FC Barcelona is currently 3rd in the La Liga with 34 points.

In the last 15 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 4 times, and lost once. In its last match, FC Barcelona won 1-0 against Atlético Madrid.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 28 goals and conceding 14.​

FC Barcelona will play the next match in La Liga against Girona on Sunday 10th of December in Barcelona. The prediction is FC Barcelona winning the match.​

FC Bayern München performance and stats

FC Bayern München

Manager: Thomas Tuchel
Rank 2nd
Win 23
Draw 3
Loss 7
Goals 92-41
Diff 51
Rank 1st
Win 5
Draw 1
Loss 0
Goals 12-6
Diff 6
This season

FC Bayern München is currently 1st in the Champions League with 13 points.

In the last 5 games, it has won 4 times and drawn once. In its last match, FC Bayern München drawn 0-0 against FC Copenhagen.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 11 goals and conceding 6.​

FC Bayern München will play the next match in Champions League against Manchester United on Tuesday 12th of December in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester UnitedFC Bayern München winning the match.​