Some doubt Maxi Araújo will be at Sporting much longer: difficult | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo is increasing his value at great speed and, in Uruguay, there are already those who believe Sporting will have enormous difficulty holding on to the Uruguay international for much longer. Gustavo Ferreyra, former coach of Uruguay’s youth national teams, believes the growth of the Sporting wing-back has made interest from Europe’s biggest clubs inevitable.

Speaking to newspaper A Bola, the coach, who worked with Maxi from the age of 16, was clear when addressing the player’s future. "It will be very complicated, difficult, for Sporting to keep him because he has raised his level a lot in recent years. I’m not surprised to see other major European teams interested in having Maxi," he said.

The former national team coach believes the 2026 World Cup - in which he is standing out - could further increase the player’s market value. "He will play a leading role at the World Cup because he is a player Marcelo Bielsa has always used. Since he arrived, he has given him confidence, playing time, and he has always been part of the call-ups. He is an important player for the coach and for the national team," he explained.

Ferreyra also highlighted the development and versatility of Maxi Araújo, characteristics that help explain the growing demand for the footballer. "He is a player who performs perfectly on the left flank, whether as a full-back or a winger. He has that versatility. He is powerful, quick and strong," he said.

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