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Mexico defender Julián Araujo set for move from FC Barcelona

The 21-year-old Mexican defender has only played two friendly matches for Xavi’s side.

Jerome MironUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Barcelona defender Julián Araujo is set for a loan move to newly promoted La Liga side Las Palmas.

Xavi Hernández has decided that the Mexican right-back is not part of his plans for the upcoming season and the option of Las Palmas has emerged.

Las Palmas boss García Pimienta previously coached Barça B before taking charge of the side from Gran Canaria, and Araujo gets on well with the 48-year-old coach.

Julián Araujo in action against Andrés Iniesta in the game between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona.FRANCK ROBICHONEFE

Former LA Galaxy player

Barça signed Araujo in the winter transfer window from LA Galaxy, however, he has yet to make his official first-team debut.

Interested in Fresneda

Barcelona are working on signing a new right-back, with Real Valladolid’s highly-rated defender Iván Fresneda amongst the possible options. The club’s sporting director, Deco, has met with the 18-year-old’s representatives over a move to the Catalan club.

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