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Fakayejo Paul
Liverpool and FC Barcelona have formally completed the exchange of all signed documentation for 27-year-old Uruguayan international defender Ronald Araújo.
The Uruguayan centre-back is finalizing his medical and administrative steps in England ahead of his official unveiling as the newest addition to Andoni Iraola’s backline.
Deal Structure & Key Details
- Agreement Terms:Araújo joins Liverpool on an initial season-long loan for the 2026/27 campaign.
- Wage & Option Clause:Liverpool will cover Araújo’s salary in full.The deal includes a non-mandatory option to make the move permanent next summer for £47.14 million (€55 million).
- Urgent Defensive Reinforcement:Liverpool moved quickly following Ibrahima Konaté’s transfer to Real Madrid and pre-season injuries to Joe Gomez and Jeremy Jacquet, leaving Virgil van Dijk in need of a proven senior partner.
- Barça Exit:Having fallen behind in Hansi Flick’s rotation, Araújo approved the switch to Anfield to secure regular starting minutes.