Julián Araujo

Julián Araujo

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 • #2 Right Back
Nationality
Mexico
Position

RB

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Aug 13, 2001 (25)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'9"

Weight

154 lb

Club
Celtic

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Sep 10, 2026

Eyeing November return

Araujo (thigh) is expected to return at some point in November as he continues his recovery from surgery, according to coach Marco Rose, per Sky Sports News. "The last one will be Julian. He needs a little longer, but the plan is to get him back in November as well."

Analysis: Araujo has been sidelined since suffering a left thigh muscle injury during Bournemouth's preseason tour in Austria that required surgery. The defender is expected to be the last of the club's current long-term absentees to return, with manager Marco Rose indicating that his rehabilitation will extend further into November than Junior Kroupi's. Araujo will still need time to rebuild his fitness after a lengthy layoff before pushing for meaningful minutes, and his return should primarily add competition and depth on the right side of Bournemouth's defense.

Aug 6, 2026

Undergoes successful thigh surgery

Araujo has undergone successful surgery on his left thigh after sustaining a muscle injury during Bournemouth's preseason tour in Austria, according to the club.

Analysis: Araujo had only recently reported for preseason after completing his loan spell at Celtic, appearing to have moved past the quadriceps injury that had already cost him a place in Mexico's World Cup squad. This new setback now sets his recovery back further, and his path to competing for minutes will be delayed as he works through this latest rehabilitation process ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

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