Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball EspanaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 8 Aug 2026
Araujo set for Liverpool loan with option to buy
Barcelona's fallen defender heads to Anfield for the 2026/27 season.
R. Araújo
player
Player
Ronald Araujo
Position
Defender
From
Barcelona
To
Liverpool
Fee
Loan with option to buy
What happened. Barcelona have agreed to send Ronald Araujo to Liverpool on a season-long loan for 2026/27, with an option to make the move permanent.
- Verbal agreement approved by sporting director Deco.
- Araujo lost his starting spot to Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi.
- Liverpool need cover after Konate's free transfer to Real Madrid.
Araujo will provide defensive cover at Anfield, with a permanent move possible next summer.
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