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Julian Araujo's big move to Barcelona has fallen through after FIFA ruled that the paperwork to finalize the transfer was submitted too late.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Araujo was set to join Barca's reserve team under head coach Rafael Marquez while serving as an option with the first team following Hector Bellerin's move to Sporting CP. The club had appealed to FIFA, citing technical problems, but the appeal was ultimately unsuccessful. However, Araujo, who represents Mexico internationally after previously playing for the U.S.

Barcelona look set to sensationally miss out on their January transfer move for LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo.

[Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20230203/1001932346/fifa-autoriza-fichaje-julian-araujo-barca.html), FIFA will not sanction the deal, despite Barcelona’s optimism, and the transfer could now be delayed until the summer. [The switch included a €2m up front payment for 50% of his playing rights with the potential for another €2m in future to be spent on another 40%.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/01/31/barcelona-closing-in-on-deadline-day-signing) [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) look set to sensationally miss out on their January transfer move for LA Galaxy defender [Julian Araujo](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/julian-araujo).

LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney has offered an update on Julian Araujo's future as Barcelona wait to see if they will land the right-back.

It was over the last 3-4 days where those discussions started to pick up and get momentum. “My understanding is, it is officially with [FIFA] now and that wasn’t the case yesterday. Within 24 hours, we should have an indication.”

"FIFA can confirm that the transfer of the player Julian Araujo from LA Galaxy to FC Barcelona was not completed in line with the applicable regulations," they ...

He has also been a steady contributor to the Galaxy's attack, recording a combined 16 assists over the past two seasons in league play. At international level, Araujo initially played for the U.S. Araujo has long been a rising talent with the Galaxy. He even made one senior team appearance for the U.S. And things started to happen fast, hence the reason why it went down to the wire. So, it was over the last three to four days where those discussions started to pick up and get momentum. at various youth levels, including at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech)'s switch to [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=160) on loan from [Chelsea](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=363) [also falling foul of the stated timeframe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4866258/hakim-ziyech-loan-move-from-chelsea-to-psg-collapses-due-to-late-registration-sources). [Jules Kounde](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/231692/Jules-Koundé), [Ronald Araujo](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/270821/Ronald-Araújo), [Sergi Roberto](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/150225/Sergi-Roberto) and Alejandro Balde out of position rather than field the former [Arsenal](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=359) player. "The discussion about what a deal would actually look like, started to get really clear and negotiating. [Julian Araujo](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/280764/Julián-Araujo)'s move from [LA Galaxy](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=187) to [Barcelona](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=83) will not be permitted by FIFA after documentation for the transfer was filed too late, the LaLiga club confirmed on Friday. "FIFA can confirm that the transfer of the player Julian Araujo from LA Galaxy to FC Barcelona was not completed in line with the applicable regulations," they said.

'Mundo Deportivo' reports that FIFA will not approve Julian Araujo's move to Barcelona. The Catalans were confident of gettng an exception as the documents ...

Nevertheless, Barcelona tried to appeal to FIFA. However, the documentation required reached 18 seconds late due to an IT error. However, Barcelona were still hoping to be able to bolster their squad with another defender.

Julian Araujo's move from LA Galaxy to FC Barcelona has fallen through after FIFA confirmed the documentation for the transfer was filed too late.

I know, like I said, to reach my highest potential I need to go play in the best, the top leagues.” Julian Araujo’s move from LA Galaxy to Barcelona has fallen through after FIFA confirmed the documentation for the transfer was filed too late. “I definitely want to go to Europe.

Julian Araujo's move from LA Galaxy to Barcelona has fallen through after FIFA confirmed to ESPN that the documentation was filed too late.

He has also been a steady contributor to the Galaxy's attack, recording a combined 16 assists over the past two seasons in league play. At international level, Araujo initially played for the U.S. Araujo has long been a rising talent with the Galaxy. He even made one senior team appearance for the U.S. And things started to happen fast, hence the reason why it went down to the wire. So, it was over the last three to four days where those discussions started to pick up and get momentum. at various youth levels, including at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/176733/Hakim-Ziyech)'s switch to [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=160) on loan from [Chelsea](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=363) [also falling foul of the stated timeframe](https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4866258/hakim-ziyech-loan-move-from-chelsea-to-psg-collapses-due-to-late-registration-sources). [Jules Kounde](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/231692/Jules-Koundé), [Ronald Araujo](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/270821/Ronald-Araújo), [Sergi Roberto](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/150225/Sergi-Roberto) and Alejandro Balde out of position rather than field the former [Arsenal](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=359) player. "The discussion about what a deal would actually look like, started to get really clear and negotiating. [Julian Araujo](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/player/_/id/280764/Julián-Araujo)'s move from [LA Galaxy](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=187) to [Barcelona](https://www.espnfc.com/soccer/team?id=83) will not be permitted by FIFA after documentation for the transfer was filed too late, the LaLiga club confirmed on Friday. "FIFA can confirm that the transfer of the player Julian Araujo from LA Galaxy to FC Barcelona was not completed in line with the applicable regulations," they said.

LA Galaxy and Barcelona had agreed on a transfer for defender Julian Araujo, but the paperwork came in 18 seconds late and FIFA shut it down.

With the window shut, there is still a chance for Araujo to get the desired move. But despite agreeing to personal terms and receiving MLS approval for the deal, a computer malfunction seemingly jeopardized the move. The window had closed on Jan.

Barcelona have missed out on signing LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo in the January transfer window after FIFA confirmed the club failed to file the ...

[LA Galaxy had been optimistic a deal](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2023/2/3/23584192/la-galaxy-boss-offers-update-on-julian-araujo-to-barcelona-move) would still be done, but a FIFA spokesperson has now confirmed the transfer is not happening. [Greg Vanney has said the Catalans](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2023/2/3/23584192/la-galaxy-boss-offers-update-on-julian-araujo-to-barcelona-move) have been interested in Araujo for some time. [has claimed Barcelona missed the deadline by 18 seconds](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2023/2/1/23581800/alemany-offers-update-on-barcelonas-pursuit-of-julian-araujo) due to technical problems on deadline day.