Uruguay defender Ronald Araújo believes he has made an “ideal move” to Liverpool after his season-long loan from Barcelona was confirmed on Monday.
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“It was the ideal move for me at this stage in my career. Defense was an area which needed strengthening following the departure of Ibrahima Konate at the conclusion of his contract and the ongoing injury issues at right back. Liverpool believe Araújo’s experience — he was named Barcelona captain in January — is important and, significantly, he is up to speed having been involved in the Catalans’ preseason preparations and it is understood he will join squad training this week.
The 27-year-old Araújo has taken a pay cut to facilitate the move. Liverpool has an option to buy him for a pre-agreed price — reportedly £47 million ($63 million) — should the move prove successful.
It was a move that was necessary for me to take,” Araújo told the club website.