Darwin Núñez hints at Ronald Araújo joining Liverpool on loan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Darwin Núñez appeared to confirm that Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo is set to join Liverpool on a season-long loan. Araújo, 27, will have his wages covered by Liverpool and the club has an option to buy him for €55 million next summer. The announcement has not yet been made official, but Núñez expressed his support for Araújo on social media. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick acknowledged Araújo's departure, citing differences in playing style as the reason. The move comes as Liverpool deals with defensive injuries and depth issues ahead of their preseason match against Como 1907.
- •Ronald Araújo is joining Liverpool on a season-long loan.
- •Darwin Núñez confirmed the move through a social media post.
- •Liverpool will cover Araújo's full wages and has a €55 million purchase option.
- •Barcelona manager Hansi Flick commented on Araújo's exit.
- •Araújo's arrival aims to bolster Liverpool's defense ahead of their next match.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool signing seemingly confirmed by Darwin Núñez in social media post
"Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo appears set to join Liverpool on a season-long loan, with ex-Reds striker Darwin Núñez's social media post appearing to confirm the deal
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