Ronald Araujo breaks silence on Manchester United transfer links after new Barcelona contract

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Ronald Araujo has admitted he 'always wanted to stay' at Barcelona despite links to Manchester United. Araujo has established himself as a key player in Barcelona's rebuild project.

The centre-back has made 39 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona this season and he's slowly built a reputation as one of Europe's most exciting defenders.

However, the 23-year-old's future at Barcelona was recently surrounded by uncertainty with his contract at the Nou Camp expiring in the summer of 2023.

United, Liverpool and other Premier League clubs all reportedly had an interest in the player, but Araujo has now put pen to paper on a new deal at Barcelona, which will keep him playing in La Liga until 2026. ALSO READ: 'Absolute steal' - The Manchester United academy defender that Sir Alex Ferguson regrets selling. Araujo has opened up on his decision to stay at Barcelona and he confirmed lucrative interest from the Premier League. "I am really happy and I am convinced that staying is the right decision because there are good years ahead for the club.