Araujo says it's too early to discuss permanent Liverpool deal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

On-loan defender Ronald Araujo says it is too early to discuss a permanent move to Liverpool after just ten appearances.

Ronald Araujo has insisted it is too early to consider a permanent move to Liverpool after arriving on loan from Barcelona in the summer. The on-loan defender has established himself as first-choice right-back in just ten appearances, despite preferring to play centrally. Liverpool hold a £47m option to buy the 27-year-old Uruguay international.

Araujo has impressed at Anfield, scoring his first Liverpool goal with a header against LASK and providing a backheel assist for Dominik Szoboszlai against Atletico Madrid. He has started eight of Liverpool's ten games under manager Andoni Iraola, with six appearances at right-back and four at centre-back. His versatility has proved valuable as Conor Bradley recovers from a knee injury and Jeremie Frimpong was sidelined with a hamstring problem.

When asked about his future, Araujo said: "It's very early to talk about these things. I'm just trying to enjoy every day, continue to grow and develop every day to have that confidence." He added that his family are happy at the club and that he is enjoying the challenge of playing for a big side. "Coming to Liverpool, it's not easy. There are those demands, that responsibility. Personally I'd already experienced that in Barcelona," he said.

How it is being reported

• Araujo the stopgap solution fixing Liverpool's problemsRonald Araujo has impressed since arriving at Liverpool from Barcelona. Could he prove a longer-term solution?BBC News · 19 Oct, 17:29
• Ronald Araujo gives update on permanent Liverpool switch amid happiness on loanAraujo was a surprise addition in the summer but has already established himself as first-choice right-back despite his preference to play centrallyIndependent Sport · 19 Oct, 16:54

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