Official: Barcelona starlet Julian Araujo joins Las Palmas on loan

Barcelona youngster Julian Araujo has signed for UD Las Palmas on a season-long loan deal, the newly-promoted La Liga club have confirmed officially.

“Julián Araujo (13/08/2001, Lompoc, California) arrives at the Yellows to reinforce the right wing, following a loan agreement with his current club, FC Barcelona, until 30 June 2024,” the official statement read.

“The right-back is characterised by his power and strength, with plenty of pace and a winner in duels.”

Araujo had signed for Barça back in January but did not play a single game for the club due to his transfer not being authorised by FIFA.

The Mexican international’s only appearance for the club came in the post-season friendly against Vissel Kobe.

With Barcelona gunning to sign a new right-back this summer and given the presence of Sergi Roberto and Jules Kounde ahead of him in the pecking order, Araujo would not have played much in the upcoming campaign.

And as such, the decision was made for him to leave on loan and the 21-year-old has now signed for UD Las Palmas for one year.

The Mexican international did not join the rest of the Barcelona squad in the USA after his involvement in the Gold Cup. And having returned to Spain recently, he completed his move to Las Palmas today.

Araujo will play under the tutelage of former Barça Atletic manager Garcia Pimienta at the Canary Islands-based club and could stand to benefit a great deal from the experience.