Liverpool, Ronald Araujo, Jeremie Frimpong and Andoni Iraola
19 October 2026
Ronald Araujo has become an important part of Liverpool’s defence following his season-long loan from Barcelona, with Jeremie Frimpong now expected to remain sidelined until the November international break. Liverpool hold a reported £47 million option to buy the Uruguay defender at the end of the season.
Araujo has started eight of Liverpool’s ten matches under Andoni Iraola, operating at both right-back and centre-back. His versatility has proved valuable during an injury crisis involving Frimpong and Conor Bradley. Araujo said he is enjoying regular football and adapting well to life at Liverpool, although he considers discussions about a permanent transfer premature.