Barcelona will decide youth right-back’s future after 2023/24 pre-season

Julian Araujo was the only player who joined Barcelona during the January transfer window, but a delay in filing meant the youngster could not officially play for the Catalan team during the second half of the campaign.

Even to this day, Araujo is yet to feature for Barcelona. Not to mention, he also had a difficult start to his life in Catalonia, with the right-back struggling to adapt to Barça’s style of play.

However, in a recent report from Diario SPORT, it has been claimed that the Barcelona coaching staff has filed a good report on Araujo, based on his performances during training so far.

Araujo has been in the first-team dynamics since joining in January. He has also been closely monitored by his compatriot and former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez. Xavi, too, has seen his performances during training.

Barcelona, therefore, will not rush into making a decision on Araujo’s future, even amid rumours linking him with a loan move away from Camp Nou at the end of the season.

With five appearances for the Mexican national team, the 21-year-old has experience of international football, which could come in handy as Barcelona desperately look for a recognised option in the right-back position.

The report suggests the Barcelona coaching staff want Araujo to take part in the club’s pre-season campaign. Only after the pre-season preparations, they would take a decision on the youngster’s future.

Araujo’s future at Camp Nou may also depend on the club’s success in the market, when it comes to finding a right-back. They have been linked with a few options lately, but Xavi Hernandez has recently confirmed that signing a right-back is not a priority in the summer.

Hence, there is hope for the former LA Galaxy starlet, as he looks to become a part of the Barcelona senior side next season and compete for a place in starting eleven.