FC Barcelona have been unable to get a competent right-back who plays naturally on the flank and who can attack and defend in ways that Barcelona require from their fullbacks ever since the departure of Dani Alves from the club. The Catalans have tried various players in this position, but this area still remains problematic Blaugranes.
One of the players that Barcelona have tried out for this position is the Mexican Julian Araujo. Barcelona bought the player from LA Galaxy during the last winter window, but the player was unable to make any appearance for Barcelona as the club could not register him in time. However, Araujo trained with Barcelona for the half-season that he was at the club.
This summer, the club believed that the player was not yet ready for a team like Barcelona as he had no experience playing in Europe. As a result, he was loaned out to UD Las Palmas, with the aim to help him get adjusted to La Liga and develop further at a low-pressure club.
His loan move to Las Palmas was finalized only a few days ago, but Araujo has already made his debut with the club, which has been reported upon by SPORT. He appeared for his new side in the friendly against RB Leipzig in Germany.
The player entered the pitch in the 72nd minute, as the former Barcelona Atletic coach, Garcia Pimienta, decided to bring him on for Lemos. However, the player joined an already lost cause, as his side was down 3-0 when he was subbed on.
Still, the player had a meaningful appearance in this match, especially from a physical and fitness point of view. The player has been busy for the whole of the summer, as he first played for his Mexico national side in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and also had to find a new temporary club for himself.
