Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen fighting for their Barcelona future as La Liga giants forced to sell amid Joan Garcia and Nico Williams arrivals

Barcelona have too many players and are being forced to offload one of their central defenders. With Joan Garcia already signed and Nico Williams on the way, the club must reduce their wage bill. Araujo and Christensen are the two in question, with manager Hansi Flick favouring Araujo to stay.

Barca's financial limits under La Liga’s salary cap mean they can’t register new players unless others are sold. With Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi and Eric Garcia already set, only one of Araujo or Christensen can remain. The Dane’s injury struggles and higher market interest make him the likelier exit.

Speaking to La Vanguardia, Deco said: “We have five centre-backs, and one needs to leave because the position is overcrowded. The coach has to make decisions."

Christensen played just six matches last season due to injuries. Meanwhile, Araujo, despite a drop in form, signed a new contract through 2030 and remains highly rated by the coaching staff.

Barcelona hope to move Christensen quickly, with Saudi clubs showing interest, though the player is hesitant. The club is also working to offload other names like Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ansu Fati, Pau Víctor, Pablo Torre, Inaki Pena and Oriol Romeu to make space for their new arrivals ahead of the new season.