Barcelona loan watch: Ronald Araujo named Liverpool Player of the Month for November

Barcelona loan watch: Ronald Araujo named Liverpool Player of the Month for November Ronald Araujo is enjoying a resurgent run after leaving Barcelona on loan to join Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The Uruguayan international endured a difficult last season at Barça and fell down the pecking order, leading to a departure on a temporary basis during the summer transfer window. And, the spell at Liverpool so far is working very well for the defender as he has quickly established himself as a regular starter under Andoni Iraola and is becoming a beloved figure among the fans . Araujo named Liverpool Player of the Month for October Now, following a strong run of displays in recent weeks, Araujo has been named the Liverpool Player of the Month for October. “I just feel grateful,” Araujo told Liverpool’s official website upon receiving the prize. “I think I have to be grateful to everybody, the fans, for this prize. I’m very grateful to them for the love that they’ve shown me from the first moment I arrived at the club, and what I will do is give absolutely everything [for them],” he added. Araujo also expressed his gratitude towards his teammates and the coaching staff, saying: “I’m grateful to my teammates. They’ve made my adaptation more comfortable. I’m learning a great deal from each one of them, as well as from the staff at the club and the manager and everyone that works at the club. “I think they’re very good at what they do and they make things a lot easier for you.” Sending a message to the fans, Araujo stated: “I feel grateful for the love without doubt from the first moment I arrived at the club. “They made me feel like one of them and I tried to back that with hard work, with commitment, by giving the very best of myself in every training session, during every match. Hopefully we can win titles this season to bring them even more joy.” Araujo’s award as Liverpool’s Player of the Month for October adds to the accolade he won as the Premier League Best Player of Matchday 8, when he turned in a great performance in the Reds’ 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion. So far in his spell at Anfield, the 27-year-old defender has played 14 games in all competitions, even chalking up two goals and an assist. Most of his starts have come at right-back, where he has impressed on both sides of the pitch. Regaining his confidence at Liverpool. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Liverpool delighted with Araujo As has already been reported, Liverpool are understood to be delighted with Araujo’s performances so far at the club. Interestingly, the agreement between Barcelona and Liverpool includes a €55 million permanent purchase clause, which the Premier League giants can activate at the end of the season. While the player and his agent have downplayed the speculations, it is being strongly suggested that the Merseyside outfit are seriously considering activating that clause and make his transfer permanent in 2027.