Liverpool nearing deal to sign Ronald Araujo on loan from Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Liverpool is progressing towards a deal for Ronald Araujo, with Fabrizio Romano confirming key details. Araujo is reportedly set to travel to Liverpool on Sunday for a medical and contract signing following his exclusion from Barcelona's squad. The agreement structure includes an initial loan with a £55 million option to buy, which is clarifying as non-mandatory, allowing Liverpool flexibility. Araujo is expected to bolster Liverpool's defense, primarily as a central defender but also providing cover at right-back if needed. The official announcement is anticipated to follow the medical test and signing.
- •Ronald Araujo will undergo a medical and sign with Liverpool soon.
- •The deal is structured as a loan with a £55 million buy option.
- •Araujo is primarily seen as a central defender, with right-back capabilities.
- •Liverpool does not plan to add further defenders at this time.
- •The deal's flexibility aids Liverpool in balancing current and future squad needs.
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"Ronald Araujo to Liverpool latest as Fabrizio Romano confirms medical and £55m optionLiverpool are moving to complete a deal for Ronald Araujo, with Fabrizio Romano outlining a sequence that now appe...
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