Bournemouth Signs Mexican Full-Back Julian Araujo

Bournemouth have signed 23-year-old Mexican full-back Julian Araujo from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee, reportedly worth €10m (£8.4m). Araujo, who spent last season on loan at Las Palmas, has joined Bournemouth on a five-year deal and becomes their fifth senior signing this summer. Fans have expressed mixed reactions, with some excited about his potential and others concerned about squad depth in certain positions. Araujo brings considerable experience, having played for LA Galaxy and represented Mexico internationally, including being part of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup-winning team. Bournemouth's chief executive Neill Blake highlighted that the club had been tracking Araujo for a while and is pleased to have secured his signature amidst stiff competition.