€55 million buyout? Liverpool name key condition regarding Barcelona defender

Liverpool are preparing a strategic decision on making Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo’s move permanent.

Details: Next summer, the Merseyside giants will have to make a final decision on whether to activate the €55 million buy option for 27-year-old Uruguayan centre-back Ronald Araújo, who is on loan from Barcelona. The fixed fee for a permanent transfer is €55 million.

The English club’s stance directly depends on Jarell Quansah’s situation. If the young defender does not return to the Merseyside squad, the Reds’ hierarchy will be strongly inclined to pay the full buyout fee for the Uruguayan.

Araújo has quickly adapted to English football thanks to his outstanding physical power, aerial ability and leadership qualities in the penalty area.

The defender’s future will be one of the central topics as Liverpool plan their transfer campaign ahead of next season.

It is worth noting that the rights to the 27-year-old Uruguayan are owned by Barcelona, while in August 2026 the defender joined Liverpool on a season-long loan. The authoritative Transfermarkt portal values the player’s current market value at €25 million.

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