Liverpool’s option to buy Barcelona captain set at €55 million, will cover 100% salary – report

Liverpool’s option to buy Barcelona captain set at €55 million, will cover 100% salary – report The news of Ronald Araujo’s loan move from FC Barcelona to Liverpool came out of the blue. The story broke late on Friday night, and the Uruguayan defender will not travel with Barça’s squad to the pre-season triangular tournament in Udine, as he prepares to complete his move to the Premier League. Loan includes a €55 million purchase option As previously reported , the agreement between Barcelona and Liverpool includes an option to buy at the end of the loan spell if the English giants are satisfied with Araujo’s performances. The value of that clause had not initially been disclosed. However, according to Mundo Deportivo Liverpool would have to pay €55 million to make the transfer permanent. On his way to Liverpool. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Barcelona were always aware that Araujo’s next destination would have to be a club capable of matching both his salary and a significant transfer fee. Liverpool fit that profile, with the financial resources to activate the €55 million purchase option if they decide to retain the defender beyond this season. The move is also viewed as a strong sporting fit, with Araujo’s physical style and defensive qualities well suited to both Liverpool and the demands of the Premier League. Liverpool to pay Araujo’s full salary Building on the story that he initially broke, Fabrizio Romano also adds that Liverpool and Barcelona have already signed all the pertinent documents to finalise Araujo’s loan move to Anfield. The Italian transfer expert states that the buy option included in the agreement is not a mandatory one. Furthermore, he adds that Liverpool will cover the entire of Araujo’s salary during his time at the club. This comes as a major boost for Barcelona as the captain was on significant wages and with Liverpool paying it for the season, it frees up important salary space, potentially paving the way for the club to sign another defender . Araujo is expected to fly to England on Sunday to complete his medical and finalise the operation. Having endured a difficult season, the Uruguayan international will be hoping to get things back on track during his time at Anfield.