In a surprising development, Barcelona’s 22-year-old right-back, Julián Araujo, is on the brink of finalizing a transfer to the English Premier League team, Bournemouth.
Having failed to secure a place in Barcelona’s first team for the upcoming season, Araujo’s future with the Catalan club has taken an unexpected turn. The LaLiga giants are now looking to move him on before the summer transfer window closes.
Barcelona is reportedly prepared to accept a €10 million deal from Bournemouth, which includes €7 million as an initial payment and an additional €3 million based on performance-related bonuses.
But there’s more—Barcelona is also eager to secure a percentage of any future sale of Araujo by the English club, ensuring that they continue to benefit financially from any subsequent transfers. Could this deal provide the financial boost that Barcelona desperately needs to manage their ongoing financial fair play issues?
This move has shocked many observers, especially since Araujo was part of Barcelona’s preseason preparations, even playing as a winger in a friendly match against Manchester City.
However, new manager Hansi Flick has chosen to leave Araujo on the bench for key matches against Real Madrid and AC Milan, raising questions about his role within the team. Why has Araujo been sidelined, and what does this decision mean for his future career path?
At the same time, Sevilla also expressed interest in signing Araujo, led by their coach Francisco Garcia Pimienta, who previously managed Las Palmas.
However, tensions between the two clubs and Sevilla’s unwillingness to meet Barcelona’s financial demands seem to have eliminated them from the competition.
Is this transfer the right decision for Araujo? Will Bournemouth provide him with the opportunity to shine in the Premier League? And what does this transfer reveal about Barcelona’s current strategy as they navigate financial challenges?
