Robert Lewandowski Advises Arsenal Target to Stay and Reject January Move

Robert Lewandowski was seen urging teammate Ronald Araujo to stay at Barcelona and reject any January transfer offers, specifically from clubs like Arsenal and Juventus. Araujo, with 18 months left on his contract, has been a subject of intense speculation. Despite this, he delivered an outstanding performance in Barcelona 5-2 Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid.

After an amazing win in the Spanish Super Cup, where Barcelona triumphed 5-2 over Real Madrid, Robert Lewandowski was seen attempting to convince his teammate, Ronald Araujo, to stay at the club. Barcelona's victory marked their second Super Cup win in three years, with Lewandowski playing a pivotal role. Araujo, who had been linked with potential moves to Arsenal and Juventus due to his contract expiring in 18 months, was instrumental in the win despite his future being the subject of heavy speculation.

In a heart-to-heart with Araujo following the match, Lewandowski urged the Uruguayan defender to stay at Barcelona, stating, "You have to stay" and encouraging him to negotiate a new contract. Lewandowski even expressed that Araujo could explore other options at the end of the season but emphasized that playing now at Barcelona was the best choice for his career.

Araujo reassured Barcelona fans that contract renewal discussions were ongoing, emphasizing his focus on improving his performance. Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, also stressed the importance of retaining Araujo, calling him "one of the best defenders.”