Player’s Agent Speaks Out On Whether Liverpool Will Complete £46M Transfer
Ronald Araujo’s representative says no final decision has been made on whether the defender will join Liverpool on a permanent basis.
Speaking to winwin, the Uruguayan’s agent, Eduardo Kerrenjar, revealed that Araujo is delighted by how things have gone since moving to Anfield, but talk of a transfer is rather premature:
“Ronald is performing well, and we are very pleased with his contributions. However, it is still far too early to discuss his future at the moment…”
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“He feels very good; he is happy playing for Liverpool and pleased to be helping the club and his teammates, just as he has already expressed himself.”
Liverpool do have the option to keep the player
It was stipulated in Araujo’s loan deal from Barcelona that the Merseysiders have the option to buy him at the end of the season.
However, the costs involved will give new sporting director Julian Ward pause for thought. The purchase clause is worth €55m (£46m), and he currently takes home a base salary of £210,000 a week.
Furthermore, Araujo’s chequered injury record and his age (he will turn 28 in March) mean that Ward would probably want to negotiate a lower price if Barca were open to such an arrangement.
Bradley’s return could be significant
Araujo has been given plenty of minutes, not only due to the form and fitness of Jeremie Frimpong, but also because of the absence of Conor Bradley.
The Northern Ireland international has been out with a knee injury since the beginning of 2026, but he could be available again over the coming weeks.
If Bradley does start to play regularly, it could well move Araujo down the pecking order, and that would raise further doubts over whether it is worth pursuing his permanent signature.
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