Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed a surprising development in the transfer market, after Liverpool reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona regarding the contract with Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo on loan during the current summer transfer period.
According to Romano, the negotiations between the two clubs have reached their final stages, with the deal obtaining the approval of Barcelona’s sporting director Deco, in preparation for completing the final procedures and details before the official announcement of the player’s transfer to the ranks. Liverpool.
The English club’s move comes as part of its effort to strengthen its back line during the current Mercato, as Liverpool officials see Araujo as a strong addition to the team, thanks to his great physical abilities, tactical flexibility, and ability to play in more than one position within the defensive line.
The coming hours are expected to witness the finalization of the rest of the details related to the deal, before the Uruguayan defender’s transfer to Anfield is officially announced for a new experience in the English Premier League.
It is expected that the move will be resolved in the coming hours. The Araujo deal is one of the most prominent surprises that the summer transfer market has witnessed so far, especially in light of the position that the defender has enjoyed within Barcelona over the past years.