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Julian Araujo Transfer from AFC Bournemouth to Celtic
There have been calls for Celtic to make Julian Araujo's loan move from Bournemouth permanent this summer, and Araujo has not ruled out extending his stay in Glasgow. Martin O'Neill hinted that Araujo's long-term aim will be to succeed in the Premier League. Araujo stated that football is unpredictable and anything can happen. He added that he has been happy at Celtic, is enjoying his football, and is letting his agent handle other matters.
Julian Araujo has joined Celtic on loan from Bournemouth, with the agreement lasting until the end of the 2025/26 season. The Mexican international made his debut at Celtic Park during the recent Glasgow Derby against Rangers, where he appeared as a second-half substitute.
Julian Araujo stated that Celtic showed a lot of interest and he wanted to begin as soon as possible, aiming to join a team that wanted him on January 1st rather than waiting for the entire January window. Araujo mentioned that his new manager, Wilfried Nancy, was a significant reason in agreeing to join the club.
Julián Araujo was named on the Bournemouth bench for their match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge a couple of nights before he was officially announced as a Celtic player. Araujo was photographed with Bournemouth’s matchday squad in London on Tuesday night. Celtic TV Presenter Gerry McCulloch welcomed Julián Araujo to Celtic and said that the player had been training for a couple of days.
Julián Araujo took part in training at Lennoxtown this morning as he continues to adapt quickly to Celtic. His quick integration has been helped by the welcome he has received from teammates.
Julian Araujo said he is very happy to join Celtic, stating that it is a top club and that he is eager to begin and work hard with the other players to bring their fans success. Wilfried Nancy said they are delighted to bring Julian to Celtic. Nancy added that he is a very talented player with a good level of experience and they think the qualities he will bring will be very beneficial to the squad.
Celtic Football Club confirmed on January 2, 2026, that Julián Araujo has joined Celtic on loan from AFC Bournemouth until the end of the season.
Celtic has signed Julian Araujo, a right-back from Bournemouth, on loan for the rest of the season. He is the first signing for Wilfried Nancy as manager of Celtic.
According to BBC Sport Scotland, Celtic have finalised a loan move for Bournemouth's Julian Araujo, the first signing of the Wilfried Nancy era. The Mexico international is in Glasgow after having a medical. Kheredine Idessane described the deal as being done. He will join on loan for the remainder of the season, and it is understood that there is no option to make the deal permanent in the summer. Araujo is expected to be officially announced by the club on Friday, and it is understood that he could make his debut in the Old Firm derby on Saturday.
According to Récord, Julián Araujo's move to Celtic is imminent. Araujo is seeking playing time in Scotland because of a lack of opportunities and constant injuries in the English league. Coach Wilfried Nancy's urgency to have Araujo is a response to recent defensive weaknesses, and Celtic's board is facing growing protests regarding sporting planning and the management of transfers this winter. Julián Araujo has the challenge of validating the nine million pounds that Bournemouth previously paid for his rights.
According to The Scottish Sun, Julian Araujo is in Glasgow and could make his debut in Saturday’s derby clash against Rangers. Celtic are reportedly set to complete the loan signing of the Bournemouth right-back, for whom the transfer has not been successful.
According to Mark McAdam, Celtic have agreed a loan deal with Bournemouth for right-back Julian Araujo, with the move nearing completion. Araujo arrived in Glasgow earlier today as talks progressed. Further reporting suggests the Mexico international is still in Glasgow and is waiting for a medical before he signs. The agreement in place is a loan until the end of the season, and at this point there is no option to buy. An obstacle has been Bournemouth’s international loan cap. To free up an international loan slot, Bournemouth are set to recall Dominic Sadi from his loan at Novi Pazar, which would permit Araujo’s move to be finalised. If Bournemouth complete Sadi’s recall and the medical is successful, the deal will be completed.
Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath reports that sources at Bournemouth expect full-back Julian Araujo to join Celtic on loan until the summer.
According to the Daily Record, Celtic are targeting a move for Bournemouth’s Julian Araujo. The Mexican international is a top target for the Celtic manager when the transfer window opens and could fill the right-back position for the injured Alistair Johnston. If Celtic can agree a loan deal with Bournemouth, Araujo is interested in going on loan to get playing time ahead of the World Cup finals, which his country will co-host.
Celtic is one of the clubs interested in signing former Barcelona defender Julian Araujo, who is valued at £9 million and may potentially leave Bournemouth. The 24-year-old Mexico international has not played frequently since joining the Premier League side from La Liga in the summer of 2024. Celtic's need for a defender has increased with Alistair Johnston recovering from a hamstring injury, and Araujo is seen as a suitable player for the right-sided position in Wilfried Nancy's 3-4-3 system. Celtic are prepared to proceed if Bournemouth approves a January loan departure for the player, who has earned 16 caps for his country.
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