Bournemouth have accomplished the signing of full-back Julian Araujo on a five-year deal from Barcelona.
The Mexico worldwide, 23, joined Barcelona from LA Galaxy in January 2023 however went with none aggressive soccer for the primary six months of his spell in Europe as his switch was not sanctioned by FIFA as a result of issues and delays in submitting paperwork. As soon as the deal was ratified final summer time, Barcelona instantly farmed him out on mortgage to Las Palmas, the place he impressed throughout 25 La Liga appearances and helped the newly-promoted membership keep their top-flight standing.
Upon returning to Camp Nou after a robust mortgage spell in Las Palmas strips, it was anticipated that Julian Araujo would get possibilities to impress within the first group below new head coach Hansi Flick, nevertheless it was to not be. Because of this, the younger full-back has left Barcelona with out making a single look and joined Bournemouth.
The Mexican turns into the Cherries’ fifth signing of the summer time switch window after the acquisitions of Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal, Dean Huijsen and Alex Paulsen.
“Julián is somebody who we’ve tracked for some time now and we’re delighted to convey him to AFC Bournemouth,” Chief Government Neill Blake mentioned of the signing on the membership’s official web site.
“He’s a younger participant with excessive potential and we’re happy to have crushed numerous competitors for his signature.
“We imagine that we’ve all of the instruments right here for Julián to construct on the standard he already has and we actually sit up for welcoming him to Vitality Stadium.”
Araujo started his profession in Main League Soccer with LA Galaxy, the place he made 108 senior appearances earlier than becoming a member of Barcelona final yr. The correct-back was a part of the facet that received the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup.
So, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is getting a reasonably skilled participant with a world pedigree in Araujo, who will compete with Adam Smith for a spot within the beginning XI within the upcoming season.
I’m Rohan Sengupta from one of many busiest cities in India, Mumbai. A Journalism graduate with a eager curiosity in sports activities, soccer is one thing I merely can’t stay with out and writing, discussing and analyzing the sport is what I do 24*7.
