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EPL Index
·14 August 2024
Report: Bournemouth Welcome New Signing From Barcelona
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EPL Index
·14 August 2024
In a striking summer move, Bournemouth have secured the services of Julian Araujo, the promising Mexican full-back, from Barcelona. The deal, which sees Araujo commit to a five-year tenure with the Cherries, remains shrouded in financial mystery, with the fee undisclosed.
Araujo’s journey to the south coast comes after a season-long stint at Las Palmas on loan from Barcelona, where he featured in 25 La Liga matches. The 23-year-old originally transferred to Barcelona from LA Galaxy, signalling his burgeoning promise in the world of football.
Araujo marks Bournemouth’s fifth major acquisition this summer, joining the likes of Dean Huijsen, Luis Sinisterra, Enes Unal, and Alex Paulsen. Chief Executive Neill Blake expressed enthusiasm about Araujo’s arrival: “Julian is someone who we have tracked for a while now and we’re delighted to bring him to Bournemouth,” Blake noted. He further added, “He’s a young player with high potential and we’re pleased to have beaten lots of competition for his signature.”
With a history of 108 senior outings for LA Galaxy and 13 caps for Mexico, Araujo’s pedigree is notable. His achievements include contributing to Mexico’s triumph in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. “We believe we have all the tools here for Julian to build on the quality he already has and we really look forward to welcoming him to Vitality Stadium,” Blake concluded, outlining the club’s high hopes for their new signee.
With Araujo’s arrival, Bournemouth reinforces its squad depth and signals its ambitions on the Premier League stage, eyeing both performance and potential in its latest chapter.