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Seeing Ronald Araujo with the South American drink known as Mate is becoming a regularity around Liverpool.
Those close to the 27-year-old say that true to his Uruguayan heritage, he takes the caffeinated beverage – made by steeping dry leaves in warm water – wherever he goes.
The sight of defender Araujo in Liverpool‘s starting line-up is also becoming the norm this season.
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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
The deal is an initial loan for the 27-year-old, who signed a new contract with Barca until 2031 last year, and also includes an option to buy for around £47.14m (€55m).
Liverpool are not paying Barcelona a loan fee and will cover the entirety of Araujo’s salary for the duration of the season-long loan. It is understood Araujo has
Liverpool have agreed a surprise deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to join on loan for the season.
The deal is a straight loan for the 27-year-old, who signed a new Barca contract that runs until 2031 last year.
Araujo will arrive in the UK on Sunday to undertake a medical and complete his temporary switch to Liverpool.
The Uruguay international joined Barcelona B in 2018 before being promoted to
Liverpool have agreed a surprise deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo to join on loan for the season.
The deal is a straight loan for the 27-year-old, who signed a new contract until 2031 last year.
The Uruguay international joined Barcelona B in 2018 before being promoted to the first team in 2019.
The centre-back will add to Andoni Iraola’s options at the heart of his defence following the departure
Bournemouth have signed Mexico full-back Julian Araujo on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Barcelona.
The 23-year-old joined Barca from LA Galaxy last summer before immediately being loaned out to Las Palmas, where he made 25 La Liga appearances.
He becomes the Cherries’ fifth senior summer signing and follows Dean Huijsen, Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal and Alex Paulsen to the south coast.
“Julian is someone who