Julián Araujo is retained at Bournemouth until June 2029. The 25-year-old defender earns £11,058 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Julián Araujo
Current Club: Bournemouth
🌍 Mexican
💰 Weekly Wage: £11,058/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2029 (2 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Julián Araujo earns 78.4% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Julián Araujo is a Mexican defender who plays for Premier League club Bournemouth. Born in Lompoc, California, he came through the Barça Residency Academy in Arizona before signing his first professional deal with LA Galaxy in 2019, where he made nearly 100 MLS appearances as a combative right-back. In early 2023 he moved to Barcelona, though he never featured competitively for the Catalan side and spent the following season on loan at Las Palmas, racking up 28 appearances in LaLiga. Bournemouth signed him from Barcelona in August 2024 in a deal worth around €10 million, and he has gone on to represent Mexico at international level. Known for his energy, overlapping runs and defensive recovery pace, Araujo is contracted at the Vitality Stadium until June 2029, reportedly earning a weekly wage of around £11,058.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Julián Araujo's contract expire?
Julián Araujo's current contract expires on June 30, 2029.
How much does Julián Araujo earn per week?
Julián Araujo earns approximately £11,058 per week.
Who does Julián Araujo play for?
Julián Araujo currently plays for Bournemouth.
What position does Julián Araujo play?
Julián Araujo plays as a defender.
How old is Julián Araujo?
Julián Araujo is 25 years old.
What is Julián Araujo's annual salary?
Annualised, Julián Araujo's basic salary is approximately £575,016 per year (gross weekly wage of £11,058 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Julián Araujo sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Julián Araujo can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2028, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2029.
How many months are left on Julián Araujo's contract?
Julián Araujo has approximately 35 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2029. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Julián Araujo's wage compare to other defenders?
Julián Araujo earns roughly 22% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Julián Araujo is paid 22% of the position average.
When was Julián Araujo born?
Julián Araujo was born on August 13, 2001, making the player 25 years old as of today.