Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedThe GuardianUnverified source· 10 Aug 2026
Van Dijk welcomes Araújo as Liverpool close in on loan deal
Liverpool's captain is ready to partner Barcelona's Ronald Araújo, with the loan deal almost complete.
R. Araújo
player
Player
Ronald Araújo
Position
Centre-back
Current club
Barcelona
Linked club
Liverpool
Deal type
Loan
What happened. Virgil van Dijk has welcomed the imminent arrival of Ronald Araújo on loan at Liverpool, with the deal almost complete.
- Van Dijk made his first pre-season appearance in the 3-2 loss to Monaco.
- He conceded a penalty before the break, which Golovin scored.
- Araújo is set to become Van Dijk's new centre-back partner.
“Van Dijk looks forward to more quality arriving at Liverpool before new season.”
— Virgil van Dijk
The loan deal is almost complete, and Araújo could join Liverpool's squad before the new season.
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