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Julián Araujo trains with LA Galaxy as Barcelona wait for FIFA ruling

Julián Araujo is training with LA Galaxy while waiting for FIFA to decide if his move to Barcelona will happen.

The Mexico fullback is preparing with his team for his return to MLS at the end of February, but his mind is still in Barcelona.

Barça reached an agreement with the player and the Galaxy to incorporate the Mexican, but the documentation arrived late by eighteen seconds. The Blaugrana argue they were foiled by computer problems and has taken the case to FIFA, which should be solved tomorrow, all parties being optimistic.

Sport says if FIFA decide that the operation is valid, Araujo would travel immediately to Barcelona.

Barça will pay €2m for 50 per cent of the player's rights, with the possibility of paying a further €2m for another 40 per cent at a later date.

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