Julian Araujo set to stay at Bournemouth despite Celtic links | OneFootball

Celtic-linked Julian Araujo looks increasingly likely to remain at Bournemouth this season, with reports suggesting the defender is prepared to compete for a regular role under new head coach Marco Rose.

1st March 2026; Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Rangers versus Celtic; Julian Araujo of Celtic points to the Celtic badge on the shirt

The Mexico international spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic after falling down the pecking order under former Cherries boss Andoni Iraola.

Although his time at the Hoops was cut short by a quadriceps injury after just 13 appearances, Araujo quickly won over supporters with a series of energetic displays.

Having returned to the south coast for pre-season, the 23-year-old now appears set to stay at the Vitality Stadium rather than seek another move away.

Mexican journalist Julio Rodriguez reports that “everything is now pointing” towards Araujo remaining with Bournemouth for the upcoming campaign.

He featured for the final 20 minutes of Bournemouth’s pre-season victory over St Pauli on Friday, further fuelling speculation that he is part of Rose’s plans.

A return to Mexico had been mooted, with Liga MX side Cruz Azul linked with a move for the full-back.

However, those reports have since cooled, with Cruz Azul now said to be in advanced negotiations to sign FC Juarez right-back Francisco Nevarez instead.

Bournemouth also head into the new season following the departure of former first-choice right-back Alex Jimenez, who has joined Fiorentina after becoming the subject of investigations into alleged inappropriate social media activity.

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