Ronald Araujo Loan Deal Gives Liverpool Steel at the BackLiverpool have moved decisively in the market again, agreeing a deal to bring Ronald Araujo to Anfield on loan from Barcelona for the 2026-27 season. Andoni Iraola wants more authority in his back line, and Araujo arrives with exactly that reputation. “I’m excited to be here at this massive club with lots of history. I’m excited to meet my teammates, excited to get started playing, and I’m very motivated and really up for getting going. As soon as I heard that interest from Liverpool, everything went into action really, really quickly.