khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Alemany said we are appealing in CAS, and if rejected he "will play next 5 months elsewhere "
Seems we will sign him regardless
Seems we will sign him regardless
Julián Araujo
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gregorrin10
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So will he be able to play this season already? I mean if we get past United and have a deep run in Europa, he could be useful in some easier La Liga games to try out to rest our regulars, especially if we also keep maintaining a healthy lead and can in terms of squad selection prioritize Europa in April/May, if we're still in it by that time.
soul24rage
Senior Member
Poor Vini, he'll need to face 2 Araujos now 
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
No, registration period is over for UEFA anyway.
We are appealing for CAS, but he will train with Barca B anyway. Will officially join in July if appeal rejected.
iniestaGOAT
Senior Member
Too short
Barcilliant
Senior Member
Has anyone seen him in a proper match. Don't follow MLS and I don't have a clue.
I'm pretty sure he will be an attacking FB with limited defensive skills.
I'm pretty sure he will be an attacking FB with limited defensive skills.
Maybe it's because they were looking for a backup to Reece James and realized Araujo is better than James, so they got Malo Gusto instead.
Maybe
te amo barca
Blaugrana al vent
Is he good enough for Barca B? Could be another Douglas/Matheus type of transfer.
vuji_31
Senior Member
In 2 years he will be on loan in Elche, then loan to Boavista.
Messi983
Senior Member
Douglas was 24-25 when signed and nobody rated him in Brazil. Not even fair to compare Araujo to him imo.
Moussa Wague is probably better comparision in terms of talent (although I think Araujo is more developed than Wague was when signed) but that poor guy was destroyed by injuries after showing some early promise at Barca B.
I think he is more than good enough for Barca B. Already has 3 caps for Mexico NT after previously also making his debut for USMNT. Has played 100 games in MLS and being one of the best RBs there. I know most people here don't rate MLS but don't think their level is really that bad. Clearly not worse than Segunda B/Primera RFEF for example.
He has also gone through Barca Academy in Arizona so should already learned concepts of our game. In other words he has that famous Barca DNA.
First team is another thing ofc but I think with our current RB situation there Araujo should get a preseason under Xavi (could potentially also get a few trainings with them before end of this season after he first settles in with Barca B) and I'd also rather give him a chance than pay 30-40m for likes of Foyth or Pavard. Worst case scenario we keep playing Kounde at RB (which is not ideal and he doesn't like but he'll continue to do so if needed) but better than spending money on players that won't really add anything new to the team.
Mavericky also gave his blessings, we're good.
https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20230222/1001947462/riqui-puig.html
BTW, this thread should be moved to Barca B and La Masia section.
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