Overview
- Araújo flew late Tuesday morning with his wife to Tel Aviv before heading to Jerusalem for a stay reported as two to three days.
- His representatives asked sporting director Deco for a brief leave, and the club approved the request with an emphasis on privacy.
- Coach Hansi Flick called the situation a private matter as president Joan Laporta publicly voiced support for the defender.
- Araújo has shut down his social media and acknowledged he has not been mentally at 100%, according to local reporting.
- Flick has covered the defensive gap with Eric García and Gerard Martín, while any January move is described as contingent on a prolonged absence and a suitable opportunity.