Liverpool officially announces the signing of 27-year-old Barcelona captain on loan: one-year deal, covering €11 million salary, with a €55 million buyout clause.

On August 11, Beijing time, Liverpool FC, a Premier League powerhouse, officially confirmed that they have loaned 27-year-old Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo from Barcelona for one season. Araújo will don the Liverpool number 33 jersey for the upcoming campaign.[Watch the Premier League on Migu Video]

According to famous transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool inserted a €55 million buyout clause in Araújo's deal.

The loan agreement stipulates that Liverpool will pay Araújo's full salary during the loan period, which is approximately €11 million net per year. Additionally, the buyout clause for Araújo is non-mandatory.

Born on March 7, 1999, Araújo plays as a defender and currently serves as Barcelona's captain. Last season, he made 38 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 4 goals. His latest market value on Transfermarkt is €20 million.

This summer window, Liverpool let go of French international Konaté on a free transfer. Meanwhile, 21-year-old new signing Jaki has not yet appeared in Liverpool's preseason due to shoulder surgery. 19-year-old Leoni is still recovering from a serious ACL injury. Veteran Joe Gomez suffered a muscle strain in the first preseason match. Currently, 35-year-old Virgil van Dijk is the only healthy center-back in Liverpool's squad.

The arrival of Araújo greatly alleviates Liverpool's center-back crisis. Moreover, Araújo can also play as a right-back. Liverpool currently faces a shortage in the right-back position as well, with Bradley still recovering from a serious injury and Frimpong's performances not reassuring. Araújo's arrival gives Liverpool reliable rotation options in both positions.

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