Barcelona omits 'fear clause' in Araujo loan to Liverpool
Barcelona has not included a 'fear clause' in Ronald Araujo’s loan deal to Liverpool, allowing him to face his parent club in European competition.
Barcelona has decided not to include a "fear clause" in Ronald Araujo's loan deal with Liverpool. This clause typically prevents loaned players from facing their parent club in European competitions. Araujo, a Uruguayan defender, will be eligible to play against Barcelona should the two teams meet in the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League.
The Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Araujo's contract with Liverpool contains no provision barring him from facing his former club. His loan move from Barcelona aimed to provide him with more playing time and help him regain his form following a decline in his appearances for the Catalan giants. Fear clauses are commonly included in loan contracts to avoid loaned players affecting match outcomes, particularly after past incidents involving loanees allegedly influencing results.
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