La Liga
Sevilla FC continues to adjust its transfer plan in the final stretch of the market, with a name that has gained prominence in recent hours: Julián Araujo. The former Barcelona player knows the Spanish League perfectly, and his return is on the table at Sánchez Pizjuán.
According to reports from 'ElDesmarque', the Mexican right-back currently at Bournemouth has appeared on the agenda of the Seville club after an explicit request from Matías Almeyda, who believes the player would be a strategic piece to reinforce the Seville defense.
Sevilla's defense is going through a delicate moment following the departure of Loïc Badé, which has forced the sports management led by Antonio Cordón to seek alternatives to strengthen the backline. In addition to this circumstance, there is the possibility that one of the current full-backs, either Juanlu Sánchez or José Ángel Carmona, may leave Nervión in the coming days. This scenario opens the door to a move that could have a decisive impact on the market's closure.
Julián Araujo, the signing Almeyda wants for Sevilla's defense
Araujo, 24 years old, is a player with experience, physical power, and recent experience in LaLiga following his loan to Las Palmas in the 2023-24 season. At Bournemouth, under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, the Mexican international had an intermittent role due to an injury that kept him sidelined for most of the past season, limiting him to just 13 matches. However, his quality and potential have not gone unnoticed.
The Argentine coach sees in Araujo an ideal profile to provide solidity and depth on the right side. His offensive nature, combined with defensive sacrifice, aligns with the style of play that Almeyda aims to instill in the team. Nevertheless, the operation will not be simple: the English side invested 10 million euros in his signing and secured him with a contract until 2029. Therefore, the only option considered by Sevilla would be a loan.

Meanwhile, the future of Carmona and Juanlu remains uncertain. The first rejected a proposal from Nottingham Forest despite the agreement reached between clubs, while the interest of Napoli in Juanlu has cooled due to Romelu Lukaku's injury, shifting the Italian club's priorities towards the forward position. This uncertainty complicates the planning, although Cordón is working simultaneously to ensure Almeyda is not left without reinforcements in a key position.
The market may still bring surprises, and although Julián Araujo's arrival depends on departures, Matías Almeyda's persistence has placed the player at the forefront of the Seville agenda. The final decision will be in the hands of Bournemouth and will depend on the developments regarding Carmona and Juanlu. What is clear is that Sevilla does not want to fall short in an area of the field that will be vital to compete in a demanding season.
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