Ronald Araujo admits that the season has only just begun, but sees Barca ready to achieve whatever they set out to do. “It’s important to start well, especially in La Liga because it’s a long race. We know that there’s still a long way to go, but so far it’s looking good,” he said. He stressed that the objective is to win titles.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, who is still recovering from a hamstring tear in his right thigh suffered at the Copa America, said on Friday that he is progressing very well with the injury and that he is going to ‘”come back like a bull” to the pitch.
“I’m progressing very well and that makes me happy. It hasn’t been an easy time, but I’ve learned a lot, both physically and mentally. I’m very happy with how my recovery is going. I’m going to come back like a bull,” said Araujo in an interview released by the Catalan club.
Although he has not yet been able to make his debut under Hansi Flick, from the outside, the Uruguayan centre-back said he is “enjoying the team”, just like any other fan.
“It’s important to start well, especially in the league because it’s a long race. We know there’s still a long way to go, but so far it’s looking good,” added Araujo, although he is clear that “the challenge would be to win titles this season”.
Last Saturday, October 6, marked five years since the defender made his debut against Sevilla at the Camp Nou Spotify. “I’ve had five great years at the club and I’m very happy, because they’ve been full of experiences and learning. It’s a dream for me,” he said.
Of all the moments he has experienced, he says he would choose three: “I would choose my debut because, although it was bumpy, it was a unique moment. Also my first goal, which I remember running out to hug Messi. And then the first league title, the one we won against Espanyol, because it was an unforgettable day for us”.
After five years, Araujo has earned the respect of all his teammates for his character and his way of being both on and off the pitch. That is why he is Barca’s second captain after Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, something he considers ‘”a pride and a privilege” and which he takes on naturally: “I like to always worry about everyone”.
