- Araujo missed out on January move
- He flew to Barcelona this week
- Has now officially signed
WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona missed out on a move for Araujo in the January transfer window after filing the paperwork 18 seconds too late on deadline day. Director of football Mateu Alemany subsequently confirmed the club were looking for a solution and have now sorted it out with the club confirming a deal for three and a half seasons, last until June 30, 2026, has been signed.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Araujo won't be able to play for Barcelona this season and will start off with the reserve team, which is currently coached by Rafa Marquez. The Mexican has told Relevo that he could be part of the first-team set-up next season.
"I'm delighted that he's coming. They've already been watching him since before I arrived. Now the situation has arisen and I'm delighted," he said. "He's going to be with me for a while and then move on to the first team. Let him do a bit adjusting and I hope he has a nice career here."
AND WHAT'S MORE: Barcelona lack a specialised right-back and have used Jules Kounde in the position this season. Araujo, therefore, has a chance to make the spot his own next season if he can impress Xavi and force his way into the first-team reckoning.
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT? According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal will see €4 million go to LA Galaxy with Araujo now free to link up with Marquez and his youth team.