Andoni Iraola's side hold an option to make the move permanent for €55million. Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesAug. 10, 2026 Updated 1:34 pm EDTLiverpool have confirmed the signing of centre-back Ronald Araujo on a season-loan from Barcelona.The Merseyside club hold an option to make the move permanent for €55million (£47.1m; $63.6m). Liverpool have not paid a loan fee and Araujo has taken a pay cut in order to facilitate the move.The Athletic reported on Saturday that Liverpool were set to sign the defender, who underwent a medical on Sunday. He is expected to join team training this week.Club sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that that Liverpool were attracted to the opportunity by Araujo’s leadership skills and versatility.The club are also expected to continue to assess their options in the transfer market, with a winger considered a priority.
We have agreed a deal to sign Ronald Araujo on loan from FC Barcelona for the 2026-27 season, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance 🙌🔴 pic.twitter.com/RGfTzawvqR
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 10, 2026The arrival of Araujo, who is also capable of playing at right-back, helps bolster Andoni Iraola’s defensive options, with the Liverpool head coach previously saying that the team were “thin” at the back.
