Ronald Araújo is retained at Liverpool until June 2031. The 27-year-old defender earns £230,769 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ronald Araújo
Current Club: Liverpool
🌍 Uruguayan
💰 Weekly Wage: £230,769/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2031 (4 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Ronald Araújo earns 350.1% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ronald Araújo is a Uruguayan defender who anchors the backline for Barcelona. Born in Rivera in 1999, he came through Uruguayan football with Rentistas and Boston River before moving to Catalonia in 2018, initially joining Barcelona B. He made his first-team debut in October 2019 and earned promotion the following season, soon establishing himself as a commanding centre-back known for his pace, aerial strength and aggressive recovery defending. He has since been entrusted with the captaincy and helped Barcelona win La Liga in 2022-23 and 2024-25, adding the Supercopa de España. Internationally he represents Uruguay, featuring at the 2024 Copa América. Equally capable at right-back, his versatility has made him a fixture in the squad. Araújo is contracted to Barcelona until June 2031 and earns a reported weekly wage of around £230,769, reflecting his standing as one of the club’s defensive cornerstones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ronald Araújo's contract expire?
Ronald Araújo's current contract expires on June 30, 2031.
How much does Ronald Araújo earn per week?
Ronald Araújo earns approximately £230,769 per week.
Who does Ronald Araújo play for?
Ronald Araújo currently plays for Liverpool.
What position does Ronald Araújo play?
Ronald Araújo plays as a defender.
How old is Ronald Araújo?
Ronald Araújo is 27 years old.
What is Ronald Araújo's annual salary?
Annualised, Ronald Araújo's basic salary is approximately £11,999,988 per year (gross weekly wage of £230,769 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ronald Araújo sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ronald Araújo can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2030, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2031.
How many months are left on Ronald Araújo's contract?
Ronald Araújo has approximately 59 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2031. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Ronald Araújo's wage compare to other defenders?
Ronald Araújo earns roughly 4.50x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Ronald Araújo is paid 4.50x the position average.
When was Ronald Araújo born?
Ronald Araújo was born on March 7, 1999, making the player 27 years old as of today.