With each passing day, Ronald Araujo's time at Barcelona seems to be drawing to a close. As the current campaign enters its final stages and the summer transfer window approaches, the Uruguayan centre-back could be set for a €65 million exit, according to AS.

Araujo was on the verge of leaving Barcelona in January, with Juventus leading the race for his signature. During the Spanish Super Cup, the Uruguay international appeared to be on his way out. However, an injury to Inigo Martinez led to a change of heart in the Barcelona sporting department, led by Deco, who quickly offered Araujo a new contract.

The new deal, which runs until 30 June 2031, included a clause that reduced his release clause to €65 million if a suitor emerged within the first ten days of the summer transfer window, replacing the previous clause of €1 billion. Araujo accepted the terms, hoping to secure his place in Hansi Flick's starting line-up.

However, things didn't go as planned for Araujo.

Martinez's defensive leadership, Pau Cubarsi's emergence and Eric Garcia's breakthrough performances have pushed Araujo down the pecking order, leaving him as Flick's fourth choice. The 25-year-old has not played in the last three games, coming off the bench against Rayo Vallecano, Las Palmas and Atletico Madrid. His last appearance was against Sevilla on 9 February.

Andreas Christensen's imminent return to fitness and the possible arrival of Jonathan Tah on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen suggest a bleak future for Araujo at Barca. He could seek greener pastures in the Premier League this summer, with reports suggesting that Manchester United are plotting a blockbuster move for the Barca number four.