Araujo addresses possibility of joining Liverpool permanently from Barcelona: ‘I’m very happy here’

Araujo addresses possibility of joining Liverpool permanently from Barcelona: ‘I’m very happy here’ Ronald Araujo has admitted that it is too early to discuss a permanent move to Liverpool, although the FC Barcelona loanee says he is very happy at the club and continues to improve every day.  The Uruguay international, who joined Liverpool on loan from the Catalan giants until the end of the season, spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the Reds’ Champions League meeting with Villarreal.  Araujo happy at Liverpool Asked whether he could remain at Liverpool beyond the summer, Araujo stressed that he was focused on making the most of his current spell rather than considering a permanent transfer.  “I’m trying to enjoy each day, to grow and improve. I’m very happy here and so is my family, but it’s still early,” he said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo . Araujo has done well at Liverpool. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images) The defender also spoke about adapting to life at Liverpool, including learning English, and admitted that the scale of the club had exceeded his expectations.  “I’m learning English. To be honest, it’s surprising me, because you think Liverpool is a very big club, but then you get here and you see that it’s gigantic,” Araujo noted. “I’m very happy because since I arrived I’ve felt welcomed not only by the club, but also by the fans. I want to repay them in every training session and every match,” Araujo giving his everything Since arriving last summer, Araujo has primarily featured at right-back, with Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy Jacquet forming Liverpool’s established centre-back partnership.  Will Liverpool sign Araujo permanently? (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The Uruguayan insisted that playing on the right side of defence was not a problem, although he acknowledged that he felt more comfortable in the centre.  “It is not a problem for me. When I signed for this team, I knew it was one of the possibilities, so it was not anything new to me. I give everything wherever I play,”  he stated. “I will not lie and say that I do not feel more comfortable as a centre-back, but right-back is not a difficult position for me.” So far this season, Araujo has played ten matches far Liverpool, impressing heavily, even contributing one goal and assist apiece. The Reds are understood to have a €55 million permanent purchase clause in the agreement with Barcelona. Whether they activate it at the end of the season remains to be seen.