LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Liverpool's Ronald Araujo celebrates after his side's scored their second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atlético Madrid at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Liverpool's Ronald Araujo celebrates after his side's scored their second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atlético Madrid at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Ronald Araujo has spoken of his gratitude to the Liverpool supporters, having become one of the Reds’ most popular players.
There wasn’t resounding positivity when Araujo joined on loan from Barcelona in the summer, with the Catalan giants letting him go for a reason.
But the 27-year-old has been a revelation for Liverpool, excelling at right-back and becoming a cult hero because of his character.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Araujo thanked the Reds fans but played down a potential permanent move at Anfield next summer.
“The truth is I am very happy, very happy,” Araujo said, echoing the recent words of his agent.
“It all happened so quickly but I am very happy, very grateful to the people. From the moment I arrived here at the club, they’ve made me feel like one of them.
“Also my teammates, the coaching staff, the people that work at the club. And yeah, I’m very happy, very grateful and enjoying it, and enjoying playing football and being on the pitch.”
Araujo then added on his future: “But there’s still a long way to go.
LINZ, AUSTRIA - Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Liverpool's Ronald Araújo celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between LASK and Liverpool FC at the Oberösterreich Arena. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LINZ, AUSTRIA - Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Liverpool's Ronald Araújo celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between LASK and Liverpool FC at the Oberösterreich Arena. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“The decision won’t be made for many months yet. So I’m trying to enjoy each day, give everything I have, keep working, keep improving and help the club win trophies.”
“I firmly believe in the team we have. We have a great squad, with experienced players and young players with enormous talent.
“So I’ll keep working, and we’ll see what happens in the future. For now, we have to enjoy the moment.”
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The speed at which Araujo has become a crowd favourite at Liverpool is a testament to the work he has put in since joining.
He has displayed great versatility by shining at right-back, giving Andono Iraola’s side far more solidity than when Jeremie Frimpong was starting at the beginning of the season.
As things stand, a permanent move for Araujo makes complete sense for Liverpool, with the £47.1 million needed to sign him not extortionate in the modern game – and it can be negotiated down.
IPSWICH, ENGLAND - Friday, September 4, 2026: Liverpool's Ronald Araújo during the FA Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Liverpool FC at Portman Road. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
IPSWICH, ENGLAND - Friday, September 4, 2026: Liverpool's Ronald Araújo during the FA Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Liverpool FC at Portman Road. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
The Uruguayan must maintain this level in order to prove he is worth the fee and big wages, though, instead of fading after a great start.
Hopefully, Araujo continues to go from strength to strength for Liverpool, now and into the future.
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