After making a name for himself with the Boston River, Barcelona brought in Ronald Araujo in 2018. Suffice it to say that Araujo has only risen in the rankings since the jump to Europe, with the player cementing himself as a key figure in the Barça backline and even being appointed captain in Ter Stegen's absence.
This proved to be one of Barcelona's best signings in recent years. Now, according to Sport, Barcelona are looking for a 'new Araujo' and Radu Draguzin has entered the club's sights. Currently, he is on loan from Juventus to Serie A club Genoa and the Romanian national team as a defender. The Catalan giants have been tracking him for some time now and believe he could be a wise investment.
Dragusin is 6 feet 2 inches tall and is able to stop threatening attacks from the air. He is a right-footed defender and has a strong anticipation ability at the back. However, given his huge potential, a number of European clubs have also taken note of him and could pose some challenges if Barcelona pursue his signing. The Romanian's release clause is €30 million, while his market value is €10 million.
To emulate Barcelona's success with Araujo, Dragusin is reportedly a well-suited player for this model, but the club must be wary of any potential suitors and recover financially before making any progress. If the Super League ruling on December 21 is in Barcelona's favor, Barcelona will receive a huge compensation of up to 1 billion euros. Such an amount goes a long way in ensuring that Catalans reach their desired goals in the market.