08 Aug 2026 07:45:24
I read that the Araujo loan has an option to buy. Ed's, can you confirm yet whether it is an option or a guarantee to buy?
{Ed001's Note - no idea sorry.}
08 Aug 2026 08:25:02
Option.
08 Aug 2026 09:13:02
It's an option to buy. Btw, Araujo is genuinely a top tier defender, though he arrives at Anfield needing a bit of a career reset. Ignore the negativity from some of the other posters and let's see.
08 Aug 2026 09:55:30
People give what they learn as early as possible and to the best of their knowledge and we are grateful for that.
If Barcola does not happen, so what, that is the market and no one guarantees anything.
08 Aug 2026 10:07:47
My brother in law is a Barca nut and watches every single game. He really rates Araujo and has done for some time.
08 Aug 2026 10:47:17
Araujo is an excellent squad addition from what I have seen of him.
We know he has the ability.
I have the belief Iraola will get him firing.
Great addition to support the young cbs coming through, and offer first team value, and we need leadership in that dressing room.
You don't become a Barcelona captain without having excellent leadership.
08 Aug 2026 10:49:49
Araujo is an excellent defender. He's had some well publicised problems of late but let's hope he's come through those and can be a real asset.
I think, given his recent mental health struggles, a loan is perfect for both parties. We can hopefully help him and assess whether he can get back to the player he was and he can assess life on Merseyside and make sure the change doesn't negatively affect his mental health.
I'm all for it. Welcome, mate. I hope you smash it up and shut up the naysayers!
08 Aug 2026 10:54:07
Bottom line is, we needed cover. Everyone was crying about cover. We get cover, and everyone is still crying. Well, not everyone, but flip me. A lot of entitled fans giving off.
The window has been tough and the Diomande thing set us back a bit. I love how our two signings so far have not been mentioned once across any platform I follow by any journalist or fan.
Leaks definitely must be plugged now. Wouldn't be surprised if there are another one or two signings that people aren't expecting.
Araujo could come to Liverpool and be an absolute beast, so let's give the guy a chance. It's a relatively low risk signing.
08 Aug 2026 11:15:49
Christensen and Garcia are still at Barca while Araujo is turfed out to us. Says it all. Flik passing his problems onto someone else. Couldn't be more underwhelmed, and I am usually a positive fan.
08 Aug 2026 11:19:30
I've been a long time lurker on this site, used to post years ago but haven't for a long time. Felt the need to post after reading what Florian has just posted about mental health. Unbelievable that you think wealth can somehow protect you from mental health problems.
08 Aug 2026 11:21:00
Agreed. No pleasing some people.
08 Aug 2026 11:33:54
Sorry you feel that way, Sigglebean. And trust me I am a good guy. Also a guy that gets very very down. But what happens if I don't just get on with it and get into work, even if the last thing I wanna do is even say hello to somebody? Mortgage doesn't get paid, bills don't get paid.
I realise to some my post might sound heartless, but trust me, wealth on the scale these guys have would protect me from all my mental problems.
08 Aug 2026 12:05:07
I don't know what Florian said, but funnily enough, it's always the people who are rich and happy who warn you that money won't make you happy!
Seriously though, anxiety and depression aren't discriminatory; they don't know the bounds of social classes.
Sure, it's easy to say "money would solve 99% of my problems" and in most cases it probably would, but mental health can cut down any man, in any situation.
08 Aug 2026 12:13:33
@Florian, It doesn't work that way, mate. It's not about "feeling a bit down." It's incomprehensible to someone who's never been there, but trust me, it doesn't matter how much money you have, it can destroy you.
08 Aug 2026 12:10:16
Wow this guy goes from 1 extreme to another ? last year defended a poor manager and now slates a player who hasn't even kicked a ball for us yet and knocks about having mental health issues, you just ain't got a clue pal, take a break FM, you sound pathetic ?
08 Aug 2026 12:20:05
Don't know why ppl are moaning about an international player who we have got on loan, we needed cover as everyone says. He can play CB n RB, to me that's a win win. We should do a few more loan deals, everyone else seems to do it with no problems, but we only seem happy when we spend or waste 100 mill on players.
08 Aug 2026 12:24:59
You're right, Chewy. And I'm probably wrong. But I also disagree that it's easy to say it. I think it's true to say it. People will be going through this winter with their house freezing, or with the fridge empty. I, rightfully or wrongly, find it very hard to feel sympathy for people who have a life for themselves and their family that most would die for.
That's it from me, rant over. Hope the guy is a resounding success and we win the league by March. ?
08 Aug 2026 12:32:22
Sigglebean, I'm finished on the subject, but with all respect I don't know you, you don't know me, so when you say "it's not about feeling a bit down" you're doing exactly what you think I'm doing. As I said, finished on the subject. Hope the bloke does well, back to LFC related stuff.
08 Aug 2026 12:41:18
Florian, feeling a bit down and depression are miles apart.
When you're feeling down, it's for a reason like money problems or relationship problems or work stress etc.
Depression hits u whether u happy financially, romantically, and at work.
I nursed a good friend with depression and asked him to explain his symptoms.
He basically said, when he woke up in the morning, no matter how god he should have felt because his life was so good, he had a black fog over his brain.
Hit me deep.
And to this day I can never comprehend how he felt.
The bottom line is, unless u have suffered, u have no idea.
08 Aug 2026 12:53:52
Some people have no idea. I had to section a previous partner because she was a danger to herself. Broke my heart to do that. The illness destroyed our relationship. Depression is not an easy fix.
08 Aug 2026 12:57:51
Geez, Florian, depression is caused by things other than money. Who knows what traumas he hides in his past? Empathy is important - walking a mile in another's shoes. Robbie Willams, and Robin Williams, are both good examples that wealth means jack s*** when dealing with mental health.
08 Aug 2026 12:58:29
Haha. Have you ever watched Barca? Garcia and Christensen are nowhere near Araujo's best. Cubarsi yes.
08 Aug 2026 13:04:21
I understand where you're coming from, Florian. It can be easy to criticise those who don't suffer the trenches with the rest of us, especially when it comes to our daily struggles, be they monetary, physical, or mental. As I said, money would solve 99% of people's problems, but mental health lies in the 1%. Anybody can suffer from it, at any time in any situation.
It's easy to call out those that seem to have blessed bank accounts, but nobody really knows what's going on in anybody else's head. Let's not forget, Araujo comes from extreme poverty. He's all too familiar with the struggle, and we don't know what he went through growing up, or how that may affect him now.
08 Aug 2026 13:06:55
And yet he's sent out on loan, LeBoeuf.
08 Aug 2026 13:19:08
Just catching up on this, dear me, Florian. I actually can't believe what I am reading. I try not to categorise people, but I have made my mind up on you. Literally no idea about mental health. I bet you are one of these "man up" type people that somehow believe gender determines mental health, and if you are a man, you should be out working and "get on with things".
So if you are wealthy and your child passes away from cancer, does this not matter because you are rich? Or if you have been a victim of abuse or issues with your sexuality or identity, this doesn't matter if you have good in your fridge?
I've done quite well in my career and earn a very respectable wage, but have been through multiple counselling sessions from multiple counsellors, working out what is going on in my head.
I know plenty of people who have trauma in their lives, broken down relationships, estranged children, problems with drugs. They are all what I would say, upper tier earners. Please don't comment on things that you clearly don't understand. I am not having a go at you, I just want you to think before you type. You might like the attention, but people everywhere suffer from mental health problems, not just poor people.
08 Aug 2026 13:23:37
Florian, you should look up Carl Rogers's theory on "conditions of worth". If you think you can only achieve happiness through wealth, then that says a lot about you, but who am I to judge. To say someone that is wealthy cannot be depressed is just ridiculous and shows your ignorance in clear daylight, but you love the attention, mate, good or bad.
08 Aug 2026 13:25:28
That's fair Chewy, when I'm saying to people they don't know me, I don't know Araujo so I suppose I'm guilty of the same thing. I hope it works out, I hope I'm wrong, but from a purely LFC perspective I won't change my view that I think this is a bad move.
08 Aug 2026 13:26:42
Quite a few of his issues developed from El Clasico and he's gone on record saying he felt Real were treated very leniently compared to Barca. He needs a change of scenery really.
08 Aug 2026 13:41:30
Inbeta, again, for the sake of sounding tiresome you don't know me. I'm sorry you've had them issues. I have already gone into my thinking way more than I'm normally into doing. I realise I will get a few more posts like this.
Nothing I can really do about that. Not justifying myself, don't have to. You can be sure I wasn't the only person who thought what I have said on this site when they read up on Araujo. Hope it works out because that's the main thing.
08 Aug 2026 13:41:56
Florian,
It is fine to have an opinion on whether a signing is good or bad, that is your prerogative. But not on someone's health issues. I am pretty sure the team negotiating with the player are aware of his issues.
Maybe he feels that a move elsewhere will benefit him long term.
I sincerely hope you are able to manage your issues and I wish you well,
YNWA.
08 Aug 2026 13:56:14
Thanks Florian. I have dealt with my issues and actively deal with new issues as and when they arise.
I would suggest that you deal with your issues.
You are right, I don't know you. I can only see what you post, which is ignorant and negligent and I suspect to gain attention. You did the same with the slot debate and many more things.
If you genuinely think bereavement, abuse, trauma, sexuality, depression, anxiety etc should not affect someone with money then I really don't know anymore
08 Aug 2026 14:13:32
Inbeta, gaining attention on here wouldn't even cross my mind. If I wanted to do that I'd waffle all summer that I have a contact and that such and such a signing is just around the corner. You've listed off a load of items I never mentioned. Why are you mentioning them?
08 Aug 2026 14:20:33
I was too harsh yesterday, too quick with my comment. I know very little about the guy and thought he was currently out injured. He can cover at rb and cb, which we badly need. Hopefully it can turn out to be a good bit of business.
08 Aug 2026 14:24:41
Good signing. Get behind him, all Reds together.
08 Aug 2026 15:26:24
Good signing, if only for a year. Don't get the negativity from people at times, we needed cover and club delivered, too many people think we spend like City and if it doesn't work out, just go and buy another expensive toy.
If anything, we need a right winger and backup striker.
08 Aug 2026 15:48:51
Imagine how bad the depression must be if you've got incredible wealth and it still grips you. There are lots of causes, financial is a common one, but not the only one.
It's certainly complex, and most of us, luckily, don't have a clue. Terrible for those that do.
What I hope more than anything is that, on his debut, the fans get behind him like they did with Nunez. The Anfield crowd behind you can make you feel like Superman.
Come on Reds, be the 12th man for this guy.
08 Aug 2026 17:01:56
Konate lost a teammate and father within months of each other last season, yet he still got and still does get pelters.
People can't pick and choose when to be offended by subjects.
08 Aug 2026 14:15:58
Florian I really hope you are ever effected by depression, I have 4 suicide attempts, been sectioned and suffer every day with ptsd and people like you, pass it off
I would never have shared this on a site but some of the comments are beyond the pale
08 Aug 2026 18:17:40
Appreciate your openness, Fatwallet. Wife has had similar struggles. Every day is a battle, but glad you are here and with us.
08 Aug 2026 18:34:59
@Fatwallet, I had family members with same struggles, hope you're well brother YNWA. ?
08 Aug 2026 19:06:23
@fatwallet, I hope you are okay. 99% of the people on here will be behind you, mate, but unfortunately 1% will tell you to "get on with it" or say things like, "what's he got to be depressed about", like it's a choice.
I'm assuming Florian also thinks sexuality is a choice as well.
Anyway, I only want to engage with normal people on here, so enough about Florian.
I hope you have a good support network around @fatwallet. YNWA.
08 Aug 2026 20:01:41
You assume a lot, Inbeta.
08 Aug 2026 22:42:41
@Florian, put the spade down, climb out of the hole and walk away.
09 Aug 2026 09:39:20
Petecolo, kloppsglzsses, inbeta1989, thanks a lot and hope your loved ones are ok. It's a nightmare some days, but I have a wife who's been there, God she had it rough.
But support likes this gives you a lift.
Again thank you YNWA.