Barcelona center-back Ronald Araujo is set to join Premier League giants Liverpool on a season-long loan deal in a massive surprise, with Fabrizio Romano reporting on the deal late on Friday.
The folks at _Mundo Deportivo_ [also confirmed the news](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20260807/1004214179/ronald-araujo-cedido-liverpool.html) and added a key piece of information: Liverpool have included a buy option in the deal, allowing them to purchase Araujo on a permanent transfer next summer depending on his performance.
Liverpool lost Ibahima Konaté to Real Madrid on a free transfer and signed 21-year-old Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes as his replacement, but the young Frenchman has struggled with injuries in pre-season and new Reds manager Andoni Iraola felt another center-back signing was needed.
Araujo is the chosen one, and Barça sporting director Deco agreed to the deal on Friday night. There are no details yet on a possible loan fee or the terms of the buy option, but those will likely come to light in the coming days.
What do you think about Araujo’s surprise move to the Premier League, Barça fans?
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