Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Araujo's Liverpool loan confirmed after PSG boss exposed weakness
A brutal clip of Luis Enrique calling Araujo Barcelona's biggest weakness resurfaces as the defender nears a Liverpool move.
R. Araújo
player
Player
Ronald Araujo
Position
Defender
From
Barcelona
To
Liverpool
Fee
Option to buy €55m (£47m)
What happened. Liverpool agreed a season-long loan deal for Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, with an option to buy for €55m. The 27-year-old is set to have a medical on Sunday.
- Liverpool will cover Araujo's wages in full during the loan.
- Luis Enrique once described Araujo as Barcelona's biggest weakness in a team meeting.
- PSG knocked Liverpool out of Europe in each of the last two seasons.
Araujo will link up with his new Liverpool team-mates after the medical, as fans assess his fit.
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