Celtic complete loan signing of Julián Araujo from Bournemouth
Celtic have complete the loan signing of defender Julián Araujo from Bournemouth.
The right-back joins on a deal until the end of the season and becomes the first addition for new boss Wilfried Nancy.
Araujo started his career at LA Galaxy in America before making the switch to Barcelona in 2023.
The 24-year old never made a competitive appearance for the Spanish side but spent a season out on loan at Las Palmas.
He then made the move to Bournemouth in 2024 - featuring on 13 occasions for Andoni Iraola's side.
Araujo has made just one appearance for the Cherries this campaign.
Speaking to the club's official website, he said: “I am really happy to join Celtic. This is a top club and I can’t wait to get going and work hard with the other players to bring our fans success.
“I know the demands at a club like Celtic, and I am ready for these. I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and I want to play my part in bringing good times and good, winning football to our supporters.
“I have met the boys already. We have some great players in the squad and we are all ready to tackle the second half of the season and do as much as we can for the fans.”
Wilfried Nancy added: “We are delighted to bring Julián to Celtic.
"He is a really talented player with a good level of experience and we think the qualities he will bring will be really beneficial to the squad.”