Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo believes he has made an “ideal move” to Liverpool after his season-long loan from Barcelona was confirmed on Monday.
The 27-year-old Araujo has taken a pay cut to facilitate the move. Liverpool has an option to buy him for a pre-agreed price – reportedly 47 million pounds ($63 million) – should the move prove successful.
“It was the ideal move for me at this stage in my career. It was a move that was necessary for me to take,” Araujo told the club website.
“As soon as I heard that interest from Liverpool, everything went into action really, really quickly. I’m super happy to be here and excited to get started.”
Defense was an area which needed strengthening following the departure of Ibrahima Konate at the conclusion of his contract and the ongoing injury issues at right back.
Liverpool believe Araujo’s experience – he was named Barcelona captain in January – is important and, significantly, he is up to speed having been involved in the Catalans’ …
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