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title: "Deco drops big hint on Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo’s future"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/deco-drops-big-hint-on-liverpool-loanee-ronald-araujos-future/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2026-09-10T15:14:00Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T13:10:35Z"
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# Deco drops big hint on Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo’s future

**When Ronald Araujo’s surprise loan deal to Liverpool hit the mainstream media, it’s safe to say the Anfield faithful weren’t really excited.**

The Barcelona defender endured an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign and slipped down the pecking order under Hansi Flick.

However, since his move to Liverpool, Araujo has become a popular man at Anfield with his performances at right-back.

And Deco feels Barcelona have full control over his future as he spoke candidly about his future.

## Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo praised by Deco

After getting his first start for Liverpool in the 2-0 win against Ipswich Town at right-back, the Uruguayan retained his spot for the 2-1 win vs Atletico Madrid.

Araujo defended really well and also made an impact in attack as his brilliant backheel set up Dom Szoboszlai for Liverpool’s equaliser.

> 🚨🇺🇾 Barça director Deco on Araujo: “I LOVE Ronald! I’m very fond of him, I loved to see him doing well yesterday”.\
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> “I want him to succeed. At times, he hasn’t been able to perform at his best, but his time at Barça has been spectacular. He has a contract with us, and it’s still… [pic.twitter.com/cf6JEF4iZl](https://t.co/cf6JEF4iZl)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [September 10, 2026](https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2098005964565676512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

“I love Ronald! I’m very fond of him, I loved to see him doing well yesterday,” said Deco after Liverpool’s 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.

“I want him to succeed. At times, he hasn’t been able to perform at his best, but his time at Barça has been spectacular. He has a contract with us, and it’s still early days.”

Liverpool have the option to sign him for £47m at the end of the season. As Deco said, it’s still early days, but if he carries on like this, he could well be signed permanently in 2027.

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