Speaking about Xavi’s role in convincing him to join Las Palmas on loan for the 2023/24 season, Julian Araujo said: “I know that the model of play is similar to that of Barça.
“I spoke to Xavi and he said that this was the best option. He told me that the coach [García Pimienta] likes to play, he likes to have the ball, he likes to play with the full-backs and I was convinced that this was the place.”
Las Palmas will be playing in La Liga this season after being promoted from the Segunda Division and Araujo will get some necessary experience to play at the top division with them.
Even though Barca are looking for right-backs, Xavi felt that it would be best to allow the Mexican defender to go out on loan because he couldn’t guarantee him regular minutes.
The gaffer keeps searching for a new right-back and will hope a new one is signed before the start of the La Liga campaign.
