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Liverpool close in on Barcelona’s Araújo, agree to sign defender on loan

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​Araújo joined Barcelona from Uruguayan side Boston River in 2018, before being promoted to the first team in 2019.

​By Kehinde Okeowo

​English Premier League (EPL) giants Liverpool have agreed a deal with their La Liga counterparts, Barcelona, to sign Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo on loan.

​The 27-year-old only extended his contract with the Spanish outfit until 2031 last year.

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​However, he endured a tough 2025/2026 season and was given an extended leave of absence from the team.

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​According to Sky Sports, his impending move to Anfield could be wrapped up over the weekend, and the deal is a straight loan.

​With this development, the Uruguay international is now set for a new country and a new league next season, barring the completion of his medical and other pending issues.

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​Araújo joined Barcelona from Uruguayan side Boston River in 2018, before being promoted to the first team in 2019.

​Since joining the first team, the ball-playing defender has donned the Barça jersey a total of 147 times and scored 11 goals in all competitions.

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