Ronald Araujo hinted at why Liverpool fans will see the best version of him during first words as a Red
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Ronald Araujo completed his loan move to Liverpool on Monday evening, with fans split on whether the centre-back is a smart addition.Two or three years ago, the Uruguayan’s arrival would have been met with excitement, but after a couple of seasons of struggle with Barcelona, the jury is well and truly out on Araujo.Nevertheless, Liverpool‘s new No. What does Ronald Araujo need to do to make his move to Liverpool permanent?
Remember, the Reds have a buy option of around £47m… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool Araujo is more suited to the Premier LeagueLiverpool supporters cannot afford to be too choosy with their centre-backs at the moment, with Andoni Iraola currently having only Virgil van Dijk fit for the season’s opener at Newcastle in two weeks’ time.Nevertheless, some have questioned the wisdom of bringing in a player who has become something of a figure of fun at Barcelona in recent times. Araujo has mistakes in him, that’s for sure, but he has also been playing in a system and a team which perhaps did not accentuate his attributes.According to the man himself, the English top division should bring out the best in him, and Liverpool fans are set to feel the benefit of that.READ MORE: What PSG’s move for Ferran Torres really means for Liverpool’s hopes of signing Bradley Barcola“No doubt at all.
It’s a league I’ve wanted to play in for a long time.“It’s very, very competitive and some say – and why not? – it’s the best league in the world. So, I’m full of excitement, I’m full of hope, really wanting to get started, for sure.”That sounds like a player who is desperate to show the best version of himself once again, and in coming to a physical league which allows big defenders to dominate and shine, now more than ever, Araujo could regain the form which once saw him hailed as one of the world’s best defenders.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesIt is a gamble from Liverpool, and if it goes wrong there will be no hiding place for the decision-makers.However, the upside to this transfer is massive, and with Araujo happy and feeling ready to make a difference, Reds fans should be feeling positive that they have gained an important piece of Iraola’s puzzle.