Before joining AFC Bournemouth during the summer transfer window, Julián Araujo claimed to have had negotiations with Edson Álvarez of West Ham United.

After signing a deal through 2029, the 23-year-old from Barcelona came at Bournemouth.

About his new life at Bournemouth, he has been talking to Fox Sports Mexico. It was at this point that he disclosed the chats he had with the West Ham player before he joined Andoni Iraola’s team.

In August 2023, the 26-year-old left Ajax to join West Ham. He plays with Araujo for the national team of Mexico.

team and perhaps have contributed to his countryman’s move to the Premier League last month.

Before my signing was closed, I had a conversation with Edson. We did converse extensively when I spoke with him to get his opinion and recommendations, he added.

The fullback has also disclosed how the midfielder for the Hammers keeps assisting him in acclimating to life in a foreign nation. The former Barcelona player disclosed that he visits Álvarez in London after leaving Bournemouth.

We get along great and he is a big help to me, so sometimes on my days off I go spend the day with him in London. He welcomes me into his home when I’m feeling lonely, Araujo said.

He moved to Amsterdam and lived alone for a considerable amount of time; having spent about five or six years here, he is familiar with how it feels to be alone.

Through dinner invitations and house visits, he makes me feel like a member of his family. I hold great regard for him, as he is also my brother.

Players at Bournemouth who speak Spanish have also shown support for the Mexico international fullback.

I get along well with everyone, but I especially get along well with those who speak Spanish, like Luis [Sinisterra], Evan, Marcos [Senesi], Kepa, and Dean [Huijsen]. The small group that makes up this group is actually made up of all very nice people, and it really is a top dressing room, he continued.

For Bournemouth, Araujo has made five appearances in all competitions, including two starts in the Premier League.