Live bar May 6 news Spain's "Daily Sports" reporter recently conducted an exclusive interview with Barca's Uruguayan defender Araujo. Araujo talked about the renewal of Barca' contract, personal growth, Xavi and other issues, and also congratulated Real Madrid on their victory in the Champions League semi-finals.
Barca have had a no-brainer season and are currently fighting for the lowest goal of securing Champions League qualification. But Barca also have good news, such as defender Araujo starting to pick up the girder. Barca have renewed his contract until 2026 and raised his salary.
- You chose to stay at Barca
"I've always wanted to renew my contract with Barca. Barca are the best club in the world and barca's trust in me means I'm doing a good job and I'm happy with the renewal. ”
- You cried at the renewal ceremony
"My family was present at the time. My parents made a lot of sacrifices to make me a professional player. I wish I could play for 10-15 years, but now I have fulfilled my first wish: to play for the best clubs in the world. ”
This is also a victory for your family
"I come from a poor family. I'm now signing a contract for Nike, but when I was a kid, my mother needed to pay me in installments to buy sneakers. Without my parents, I wouldn't be where I am today. And my grandmother, who is no longer alive. When I was young, if my parents were not available, my grandmother would take me to training. ”
- Start playing football from the street?
"Yes, I started from the small court and just found something to use as a goal. When I was five years old, my mother saw that I liked to play football and took me to the Hurricanes to train, and our whole family was Hurricanes fans. Later, currently working at the Hurricanes, she also took my brother and my cousin to play football. Playing football on the street, you can learn a lot and become more skinny. Sometimes you fall to the ground, your fingers are poked, and when you're healed, you kick. The streets are a good football school. ”
- Appeared in the first team very early
"I was 13 when I first played for the first team. My parents were shocked because the field was full of adults. My father also wrapped a bandage around me, afraid that I would be kicked and injured. I did well that day and scored a free kick. ”
- You play as a striker when you debut
"Yeah, I've been playing up front in the past because I can score goals. In the first game, I was behind the striker, I was too young and my main job was to take free kicks and corner kicks. ”
- Ever had the opportunity to go to Boca?
"We were going to play in Buenos Aires and Boca scouts found me and wanted to sign me. My parents thought I was too young, and they wanted me to be by their side and they wanted me not to delay my homework. ”
But when you were 16 you went to Montevideo
"I'm more mature at 16. I can cook and take care of my brother. My parents found me more independent and ready to become a professional player. ”
In Montevideo, there is a coach who has had a profound impact on your career, Sergio Cabrera
"Yes, he is the father of Espanyol player Leandro Cabrera. He told me that if I continued to play in the midfield position, I would be a crowd. If I play as a defender, I can be a star and get into the big club. He was right. ”
– Soon, Barca will be in touch with you
"It's unbelievable, I was just playing at a small Uruguayan club, and the biggest ideal was to go to a certain Uruguayan big club. One Thursday, an agent suddenly called me and asked me to leave for Europe right away. So, on Sunday, I rushed to Madrid. I received offers from several La Liga teams, including Barca II. I didn't hesitate in the slightest. Barcelona is Barcelona. I made the best decision at the time. ”
--Ramon-Planes played an important role for you?
"He helped me a lot. When I first arrived, I couldn't play in Barca's second team and was confused about the future. He said to me, 'You're going to be on a team and you're going to be a star.' ”
- He guessed right. You are 1.9 meters tall, how can you run so fast?
"God rewarded me with this bowl of rice." This may have something to do with the fact that I practiced athletics as a child. I've practiced relay racing and I've practiced the long jump. ”
——Barca's debut against Sevilla, is the mood mixed?
"Nothing. I was given a red card in that game, but I played for Barca after all and was happy inside. Of course I was sad to be kicked out, but it was just a small episode. ”
- How do you evaluate these two seasons at Barca?
"I learned a lot from high-level athletes. I've been teammates with Messi and Suarez. I've played 75 games for Barca and I've proven with my performances that I can stay in the squad. The team also went through tough moments, like last season and early this season, but it didn't hurt me growing up. ”
- Barça has not harvested any grain this year
"At the beginning of the season, the team did not perform well, but after Harvey came, everything was changing, morale was higher, the team was more united and we had a lot of progress. We won at both the Bernabeu and Napoli. The last few shows have not been ideal, but we are still in the process of growing. Our team is of a high calibre, with both very young teammates and experienced veterans. I have confidence in Harvey's engineering. I'm sure we'll have a great season next season and we'll win trophies. ”
So you're optimistic about barca's future
"I firmly believe that Barca will definitely win the trophy next year. The players are young but more experienced, and our goal is to win the championship. ”
- Watching Real Madrid against Manchester City?
"Yes. Congratulations to Real Madrid. I have nothing else to say. ”
(Deep in the ocean)
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