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Néstor Araujo is one of the most prestigious footballers in Liga MX. The 32-year-old defender has been a member of the Águilas del América since July 2022. However, from the Old Continent they consider that The Mexican still has the quality to deliver good seasons at a high level. Araujo was wanted in soccer in Spain.
The Mexican defender was one of the footballers who made the most noise in the transfer market. It is worth remembering that his main exit option was in Greece with AEK Athens. Matías Almeyda’s team, which also has Orbelín Pineda and Rodolfo Pizarro on its squad, had serious intentions of acquiring Araujo.
However, from Spanish football they also had intentions of acquiring Néstor Araujo. According to information from the Universal newspaper, the 32-year-old footballer was on the radar of a couple of Spanish soccer teams: Deportivo Alavés and UD Las Palmas.
However, the factor that would have intervened in this transfer would be related to money. These two teams are clubs that fight for permanence and that They do not have large budgets for transfers. In this sense, the acquisition of Araujo represented a risky bet.
Néstor Araujo and his good memories in Spain
It is worth remembering that Néstor Araujo already has an internship in the Old Continent. The Mexican defender has already played soccer in Spain and left very good impressions with the shirt of the Celta Vigo.
Néstor Araujo played 136 games with the Spanish team. The Aztec scored 4 goals and granted 3 assists. During his time in Spain, the Mexican only saw a red card in his more than 10,900 minutes on the field. Despite his age, Araujo may receive another opportunity in European football. He is a proven defender in elite soccer who has shown that he can perform without problems.
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