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Van Dijk welcomes forthcoming signing Araújo as Liverpool faces Monaco

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Van Dijk welcomes forthcoming signing Araújo as Liverpool faces Monaco

Summary

Virgil van Dijk anticipates the arrival of Ronald Araújo from Barcelona as Liverpool's new centre-back partner. The deal is nearing completion. Van Dijk made his pre-season debut in a 3-2 loss to Monaco at Anfield, where Liverpool initially led 2-0. Van Dijk conceded a penalty to Aleksandr Golovin before halftime, contributing to the defeat.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco in a pre-season match at Anfield.
•Virgil van Dijk played his first pre-season match, lasting nearly an hour.
•Ronald Araújo's loan from Barcelona is nearing completion.
•Liverpool led 2-0 before conceding three unanswered goals.

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11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Van Dijk looks forward to more quality arriving at Liverpool before new season

What they're saying

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Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo set to arrive on loan at Anfield Captain made first pre-season appearance in Monaco loss Virgil van Dijk is ready to welcome Ronald Araújo as his new centre-back partner at Liverpool with the deal to sign the Barcelona defender almost complete. Van Dijk played almost an hour, his first pre-season appearance, as Liverpool were beaten 3-2 by Monaco at Anfield, having led 2-0. The Dutchman fouled Aleksandr Golovin to concede a penalty just before the break, which Golovin scored. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Dominic Booth

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