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Ronald Araujo ‘surprise’ explained as Liverpool urged to wait on defender transfer

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has backed his old club to make a permanent move for on-loan Ronald Araujo…

By Ian Doyle · Liverpool Echo

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:54 AM

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Glen Johnson argues Liverpool should permanently sign loan defender Ronald Araujo and delay other right-back transfers.
Liverpool hold a reported £47 million purchase option on Araujo's season-long loan from Barcelona.
The 27-year-old Uruguayan has played in all 13 matches this season under head coach Andoni Iraola.

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Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes the club should trigger their £47 million option to sign loanee Ronald Araujo permanently from Barcelona. Araujo has impressed under head coach Andoni Iraola, featuring across 13 matches while providing vital defensive cover at right-back.

Johnson also urged Liverpool to delay signing another specialist right-back until injured defender Conor Bradley returns to full fitness. Araujo has deputized at fullback due to injuries to both Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong.

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