As: Barcelona centre-back Christensen and Araujo may leave this summer

June 26 According to the Spanish media Ass, Barcelona central defenders Christensen and Araujo may leave the team this summer.

Barcelona sports director Deco revealed in an interview last weekend that in his planned Barcelona 2025-26 season lineup, "one more central defender." All eyes were pointed at Christensen.

Christensen joined Barcelona freely after his contract expires in the summer of 2022, thanks to the good operation of Alemani (former Barcelona director) and the final push by Xavi. Harvey had a personal conversation with Christensen and eventually convinced him. Christensen's performance has highlights and shortcomings. Most importantly, he was troubled by injuries and had very poor continuity.

Deco does not want a player in his roster with a contract expiration, and Christensen's contract ends in 2026, Saudi Arabia's door has been opened to him. Riyadh victory was interested in him, but he himself was satisfied with staying in Barcelona.

Then there is the situation in Araujo. The situation in Araujo has changed dramatically in recent months. Araujo was basically determined to join Juventus in January, but then Inigo Martinez was injured in the Western Super League Cup, the locker room support, and a lightning contract renewal until 2031 changed Araujo's fate.

Arauho's position at the competitive level has not changed much since then. Kubasi and Inigor Martinez are the undisputed starting center backs under Frick. Eric Garcia, who was originally determined to leave the team, performed well at the end of the season, and even Christensen performed steadily in his limited playing time.

However, when Araujo finally finished the season, he was criticized for his second leg match against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals. In that game, Araujo failed to defend Archerby effectively, causing Barcelona to miss the finals. In overtime, Araujo made another mistake when defending Turam Jr. at the baseline, and then Flatesi scored a 4-3 win goal.

Despite this, Barcelona decided to support him. Frick praised him and emphasized that he failed to play preseason with the team in the United States due to Araujo's injury in the Copa America last year, thus missing the opportunity to learn Frick's tactical philosophy. Deco also tried his best to protect him in an interview.

Araujo is not a starter in Barcelona's 2025-26 season lineup. His termination fee dropped to 60 million euros in July. Barcelona has performed extremely smartly in signing strategies this season. Joan Garcia's signing and a possible Nico Williams transfer were kept secret until the last moment. Frick and Deco's supportive remarks may also be part of the plan to maintain Araujo's market value.

If Araujo rethinks his situation while on vacation and realizes that he won't be a regular starter next season. Of course, Araujo's current market conditions may be lower than that of two years ago, when Bayern offered to sign him for more than 60 million euros. Araujo's current market value is around 35 million euros.

At present, Araujo is still in the team, but he also has the right to decide. If Araujo says he wants to leave, the goal will be open for him, especially given the economic situation in which Barcelona is located, the club needs to register for Joan Garcia and dream of signing Nico Williams.

Araujo's departure will help Barcelona free up salary space, and the club must meet the 1:1 rule to register for new players.