Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan
Liverpool is nearing a season-long loan deal for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, which includes an option to purchase. The move aims to strengthen the team's defense following the exit of Ibrahima Konate.
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Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona .
The deal includes an option to buy Araujo, who is expected to link up with the Liverpool squad this weekend.
The 27-year-old centre-back has helped Barca win La Liga in three of the past four seasons, and ended last season as club captain.
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