Julian Araujo speaks for first time as Celtic player, reveals he has already met teammates

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Celtic have completed the signing of Mexican full-back Julian Araujo.

The 24-year-old joins on loan from AFC Bournemouth until the end of the season, becoming the Hoops’ first signing of the winter window.

It’s also a first signing for Wilfried Nancy, who is in desperate need of reinforcements as the team struggle to get to grips with his new formation.

Araujo will be handy in sorting that out, as a fast and creative wing-back who can operate on both sides.

The Mexico international has spoken for the first time since making the temporary switch to Glasgow.

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Julian Araujo on Celtic move

Araujo was a £9 million signing for Bournemouth when they brought him from Barcelona 18 months ago.

He also impressed at LA Galaxy and Las Palmas.

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And having made just one competitive appearance for Bournemouth this season – in which he was sent off – Araujo is determined to make the most of his Celtic switch.

Speaking to the Celtic website for the first time, he discussed the demands at Celtic and revealed that he had already met his new teammates.

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.”

Boss Nancy has also commented on the deal, describing Araujo has a player and crediting his experience.

He said: “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.”

Araujo is available for Saturday’s Glasgow Derby against Rangers, in which he could make his debut.