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It's now official: Ronald Araújo has swapped Barcelona for Liverpool. The former Barcelona captain joins the Reds on loan until the end of the season, with the English club holding a purchase option that Spanish media reports suggest is €55 million.
At 27 years old, the Uruguayan defender, who debuted for Barcelona's senior team in 2019, moves to his second European club after making 213 appearances for the Catalan giants.
«As soon as I heard about Liverpool's interest, things moved very quickly. It's the ideal move at this stage of my career. It was something I needed to do,» declared the Reds' new number 33.
«I'm really excited to be at a massive club like this, with such immense history. I'm very motivated, I can't wait to get started,» he added.
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