Araujo Nears Return as Future at Barcelona Depends on Flick's Trust

Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is in the final stages of his rehabilitation program, and he is expected to join group training during Barcelona's pre-season camp in England, a move that brings him closer to returning to action ahead of the new season.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Araujo enters the season looking to regain the confidence of coach Hansi Flick, hoping to reclaim his place in the starting lineup after a period of absence due to injury.

The report indicates that Flick currently ranks Gerard Martin, Pau Kobarci, and Eric Garcia ahead of Araujo in the defensive hierarchy, making the competition for a starting position more challenging for the Uruguayan international.

The newspaper added that Araujo might reconsider his future with Barcelona if he finds himself far from the starting lineup and not receiving enough playing minutes, as he could look for a club that offers him a regular starting role.