Flick confirms Araujo exit as Barcelona defender nears Liverpool loan

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has hinted that Ronald Araujo is ready to leave the club amid reports linking the defender with a surprise loan move to Liverpool. According to Forbes, Flick suggested the Uruguay international wants a fresh challenge after events at Barcelona. “Ronald is a great guy and a fantastic player,” Flick said, while acknowledging that Araujo “wants to do something new.”

Flick also confirmed Marc Casado and Roony Bardghji had been left out of the squad, indicating further changes could be coming. Araujo’s reported Liverpool move would represent a major development as the Premier League champions strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season.