By Wilson Florez
Jun 12, 2024, 2:48 PM EDT
Julian Araujo He is one of the Mexican soccer players who remains in the elite of European soccer. In 2023 FC Barcelona opted for his talentbut was loaned to another club to continue his development. Nowadays Hansi Flick would have other plans.
The young Mexican defender left the Los Angeles Galaxy and Major League Soccer to live his European dream with FC Barcelona. But after playing in the club’s youth teams, Araujo was loaned to Las Palmas.
Looking ahead to next season, without Xavi Hernández on the bench, Hansi Flick and Deco would have met to make decisions regarding their players who are frequently loaned out. One of them is Julián Araujo.
“Julián Araujo, one of the seven on loan, He has already received the club’s instructions for the next season. The Mexican full-back, who signed for Barça in January 2023 and who has been an important piece for García Pimienta at UD Las Palmas this season, He will do the preseason with the Barça team”Mundo Deportivo reported in its report.
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🚨 Decision made with Julián Araujo. Barça has informed him that he will do the preseason with the team
📌 The plan is for him to be part of the squad and compete for a position. Then, depending on how Flick sees it and the offers, his situation could change pic.twitter.com/5q7Wn7V9s4
— Blaugranas Folders (CB) (@carpetasFCB) June 11, 2024
In this sense, the young Mexican defender would have the opportunity to be seen in preseason by the Catalan club’s coaching staff. However, the final decision would be made by Hansi Flick, current coach of the Barça team.
“Initially, the plan is for him to be part of the first team for all purposes and to be able to compete for a place in the side. However, depending on how Flick sees it and the proposals that could come from him, your situation may vary”adds the report.
🚨JULIÁN ARAUJO WILL DO THE PRE-SEASON WITH BARÇA!
👍🏽 The Mexican full-back, on loan in Las Palmas, will do the preseason with the Barça team.
🤔 Hansi Flick I want to see him and evaluate him for the start of the 24/25 season.
😳 A decision will be made with the Mexican player… pic.twitter.com/CaI5KS0X9E
— Penalty (@PenaltyInfo_) June 11, 2024
How did Araujo do in Las Palmas?
Julián Araujo’s loan to Las Palmas was quite fruitful. The 22-year-old full-back had very good performances with the club and became one of the immovable players of the Spanish team.
Throughout the season, Julián Araujo played up to 28 games with Las Palmas. During that number of matches, in addition to the defensive contribution, Araujo scored 2 goals. Throughout the campaign, the Mexican accumulated more than 1,600 minutes. The Copa América 2024 and the preseason with FC Barcelona will be perfect opportunities to gain a place in Hansi Flick’s squad.
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