Barcelona right-back has three offers to leave, but wants to convince Xavi in pre-season

Earlier today, some reports linked Julian Araujo with a loan move to Granada until the end of next season, prompting many to believe he will not be a part of Barcelona’s pre-season preparations.

However, Toni Juanmarti is now reporting otherwise. As per the journalist, Araujo will do the preseason with Barcelona, with the ambition of earning a place in the senior side in the coming season.

Formerly of LA Galaxy, Araujo joined Barcelona during the January transfer window, although the transfer was not ratified for its own set of reasons. The player spent the second half of the 2022/23 campaign training with the first team and the reserves.

But with no clear prospect of getting into the first team, Araujo has been heavily linked with a loan move elsewhere.

Juanmarti suggests Araujo has a few offers waiting for him – two from Spain and one from the Netherlands. But the Mexican international has not heard any offers today.

The 21-year-old will not be leaving Camp Nou at least until the pre-season preparations are over. The player, for his part, remains focused on convincing Xavi.

The Catalans are actively searching for options in the market, including Ivan Fresneda, who does not generate consensus within the club. Furthermore, given the financial situation at the club, there is no guarantee that a new right-back can be signed.

Barcelona, therefore, could give Araujo one final chance to prove himself before taking a decision on his future. The right-back himself is willing to wait until August before he decides his future.

Failing to impress Xavi this summer could lead to the defender joining another club on loan. So it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the former MLS star this summer.