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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
While Idah’s probable lay-off is a heavy blow to Matos’ options in attack, there is better news of Cullen.
The Wales international has missed Swansea’s past two matches with a calf problem and Matos expects him to be out for another fortnight.
The absence of Idah and Cullen meant Swansea started without a recognised striker against West Brom, with attacking midfielder Melker Widell operating in the most advanced central role
Derby head coach Paul Warne:
“First 20 minutes, it doesn’t matter what shape you play, you have got to be intense, you have got to be aggressive in the tackle and with your press and we weren’t.
“I have said this in every interview, that’s on me.
“We had a really good call for a penalty on Callum. I have seen it back and it looked more than valid.
“But