Published Aug 10, 2026, 1:40 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Ronald Araujo transfer news: Liverpool complete deal to sign Barcelona defender on loan with option to buy
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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona. The deal is an initial loan for the 27-year-old, who signed a new contract with Barca until 2031 last year, and also includes an option to buy for around £47.14m (€55m). Liverpool are not paying Barcelona a loan fee and will cover the entirety of Araujo's salary for the duration of the season-long loan. It is understood Araujo has taken a pay cut to facilitate the move. The centre-back will add to Andoni Iraola's opt