Iraola tries to convince Araujo

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17/10/26 16:00:00

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The transfer market of Liverpool is working with Ronald Araujo, a 27-year-old Uruguayan center-back, to accelerate his adaptation to the team, and Andoni Iraola has asked him to learn English. The defender arrived on loan from Barcelona on August 10th for the entire 2026/27 season, with an option to buy for 55 million euros.

Liverpool seeks to improve Ronald Araujo's communication

Iraola explained that he is encouraging Araujo to learn the language to facilitate his communication with his teammates. The coach believes that this improvement would allow better utilization of the experience accumulated by the center-back during his years at Barcelona.

The coach has already used the Uruguayan in two positions since his arrival in England. Araujo can play as a center-back or right-back and has played in six matches for Liverpool, including the match against Atletico Madrid where he provided an assist.

Therefore, the sports adaptation is already happening with playing time. Liverpool finalized the loan on August 10th, and the agreement includes the English club covering 100% of the salary for the season.

Iraola also praised the defender's physical ability. Araujo has accumulated more minutes than initially planned in the early stages of this season, and according to the coach, he is finishing matches without physical issues despite alternating between central and right sides.

Liverpool prepares Araujo's future with a purchase option

The agreement with Barcelona goes beyond a simple loan without continuity in mind. The contract includes a purchase option of 55 million euros, meaning Araujo's performance during the season will be a relevant factor in deciding his future at Anfield.

Barcelona holds the player's rights during the 2026/27 campaign after confirming his temporary departure on August 10th. Araujo joined the Catalan club in 2018, played 213 matches with the first team, scoring 14 goals before moving to England.

The adaptation to English football also involves a change in role. Iraola is using Araujo both as a center-back and right-back, a versatility that allows him to cover different defensive needs for Liverpool across a schedule comprising the Premier League, Champions League, and domestic competitions.

Iraola himself mentioned that the player has arrived with a positive attitude and is meeting the demands of the new environment. Learning English is now one of the pending aspects to enhance his integration within the squad.

The upcoming phase of the season will determine if Araujo maintains his place in the starting lineup and if Liverpool moves towards exercising the 55 million option. For this to happen, the center-back must establish himself under Iraola's guidance while continuing to work on the language and his adaptation to English football.

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