Liverpool have officially announced an agreement to sign Ronald Araújo on loan from Barcelona for the 2026-27 season, subject to a successful work permit application and international clearance.
The experienced Uruguay international will join the Reds after making more than 200 appearances for Barcelona since arriving at the club in 2018.
Araújo has been part of three La Liga title-winning campaigns with Barcelona, including the club’s most recent triumph, and was appointed captain earlier this year.
The 27-year-old completed his temporary move to Anfield today, strengthening Andoni Iraola’s defensive options ahead of the new campaign.
“I can’t wait to get started. I’m very, very happy,” Araujo, who will wear No.33, told Liverpool FC official website.
“I’m excited to be here at this massive club with lots of history. I’m excited to meet my teammates, excited to get started playing, and I’m very motivated and really up for getting going.
“I think it was the ideal move for me at this stage in my career. I think it was a move that was necessary for me to take. As soon as I heard that interest from Liverpool, everything went into action really, really quickly.
“As I say, I’m super-happy to be here and excited to get started. I’m glad about the interest and it was the right move at the right time.”