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Liverpool: Ronald Araujo opens up about his fight against depression

Relaunched since his arrival at Liverpool this summer, Ronald Araujo decided to speak on a particularly personal subject. Loaned by…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:29 PM

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Ronald Araujo opened up about his past battles with anxiety and depression in an interview with The Times.
The defender is currently on a loan deal at Liverpool from FC Barcelona that includes a purchase option.
Araujo credited a career break and spiritual retreat last December as decisive steps in his mental health recovery.

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Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo has spoken candidly about his struggles with anxiety and depression during an interview with The Times. The 27-year-old Uruguayan international revealed that taking a career break last December to attend a spiritual retreat in Israel was vital for his recovery and mental well-being.

Araujo is currently on loan at Liverpool from FC Barcelona with an option to buy, scoring two goals in eleven appearances this season. While he stated he is happy and enjoying his football again, he noted it is too early to decide his long-term future at the club.

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Liverpool: Ronald Araujo opens up about his fight against depression

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