Sporting seek ‘new Maxi Araújo’ to wrap up the window | OneFootball

The signing of Nestory Irankunda leaves Sporting’s squad virtually complete for the new season. The club’s board is now focusing on the arrival of a left-back who can serve as an alternative to Maxi Araújo.

Ricardo Mangas’ departure to Monza opened up that spot on the left flank, and the desired profile is well defined. The club’s hierarchy is looking for a player with characteristics similar to those of the Uruguayan international, capable of competing for the position.

This is expected to be, for now, the last signing handed to Rui Borges in this transfer window. After securing Irankunda for the attack, the green-and-white decision-makers want to complete the squad and only remain alert to any surprises in the final days of the window.

While the new full-back has yet to arrive, Sporting’s coach will have to find an internal solution for the Liga Portugal Betclic opener. Maxi Araújo

. The Spaniard is expected to be adapted to the position in the Uruguayan’s absence, while Sporting tries to speed up the arrival of the desired signing.

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