Ronald Araujo has completed his move to Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona. The 27-year-old centre-back, who can also play at right-back, will help replace Ibrahima Konate, a central defender of a similar age, who joined Real Madrid when his contract expired. Araujo's arrival will ease Liverpool's injury problems at the back, with Joe Gomez sidelined after being hurt in their first pre-season friendly and Giovanni Leoni yet to return after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.
Liverpool sign Ronald Araujo on season-long loan from Barcelona
UKPulse Sport DeskLiverpool have completed a season-long loan deal for Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, with an option to purchase the Uruguay international for £47m.
- Liverpool have signed Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona.
- Araujo will join Liverpool immediately and will be available for team training later this week.
- The deal includes an option to purchase Araujo for a pre-agreed price of £47m.
Why this matters: Liverpool's defensive reinforcements will help alleviate their injury problems and provide leadership in the squad.
What this means for you: If you're a Liverpool fan, Araujo's arrival will provide a boost to the team's defensive options.