Andoni Iraola makes feelings clear on 'quality' Ronald Araujo addition ahead of Anfield debut
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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has penned his matchday programme notes ahead of the Reds final pre season friendly praising the "quality and experience" of new recruit Ronald AraujoThe summer transfer window is rarely quiet on Merseyside, but Liverpool’s move for Ronald Araujo has caught even the most attentive Kopites off guard.The Reds have officially completed the signing of the 27-year-old Uruguay international on a season-long loan deal from FC Barcelona. For a player who was wearing the captain's armband at the Nou Camp just last season, securing his services on these terms represents an astute piece of opportunistic business by Richard Hughes and Andoni Iraola.Araujo, who has opted to take the No.
33 shirt vacant since Jordon Ibe’s departure a decade ago becomes the fourth Uruguayan to represent Liverpool, following in the footsteps of Luis Suarez, Sebastian Coates, and former forward Darwin Nunez.To understand why Liverpool moved so swiftly for Araujo, one only needs to look at the severe personnel shortages facing Iraola ahead of the new campaign.Pre-season has been far from smooth sailing. By slotting Araujo directly into the starting eleven alongside Van Dijk, Iraola buys crucial time to oversee the development of Liverpool’s long-term defensive core built around young talents Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni.Writing in his official matchday programme notes, Iraola made no effort to hide his delight at securing the Uruguayan's signature:“We have also been able to welcome a new signing to the club this week, with Ronald Araujo joining us on loan from Barcelona.
If Araujo thrives in the Premier League, £47.14m for a player of his pedigree will look like a steal in the current market.Supporters won't have to wait long to see the new recruit in action. Araujo is in contention to make his unofficial Liverpool debut this Sunday, as the Reds host Como at Anfield in their final pre-season fixture before the serious business begins.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow