Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has revealed what Sir Alex Ferguson told him at Carrington recently which could be key to Erik ten Hag’s time in charge of the club.
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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.
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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. I was always certain I wanted to stay," Araujo told ESPN.
"There were big offers from abroad, but I'm happy at Barcelona. My family love it here and the fans and my teammates have always made me feel at home. I'm grateful for the effort the club have made.
"We all gave a little bit to reach an agreement, which is what we all wanted. [The Premier League interest] didn't distract me at all.I was convinced what I wanted. It's true money is a factor, but for me it's not the most important thing.
"I am happy at Barcelona. The idea is to be here for many years, and maybe in two years I can renew again and go for even more [success]. That's the intention. I am convinced that with the
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