Ronald Araújo opens up on future and addresses permanent Liverpool transfer question

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Sat alongside his manager on Monday afternoon, speaking at a press conference ahead of Tuesday's clash with Villarreal, this is what Araújo said when asked about his future: "It's very early to talk about these things. But it's a bit early to be talking about these things...

I am hungry to give the best of my myself and grow as a player."Ronald AraújoThe Uruguayan of course gave these answers in Spanish, later on noting that he is taking English lessons, but insisting this is not an issue as "in football there's a universal language". That would represent a sizeable fee for a defender who will be 28 years old by then, but Araújo's performances may make it impossible for Liverpool not to push the boat out to keep him.

When I came here I knew there was a possibility to play as a right-back. I'm not going to deny I don't feel more comfortable at centre-back but... it's not a difficult position for me."Ronald AraújoSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Saudi Arabia v Uruguay - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Uruguay's Ronald Araujo arrives at the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersExpect to see Araújo in action a lot over the coming weeks, starting against Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday.