Thinking of leaving? Maxi Araújo's comments with Uruguay worry Sporting | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo set off alarm bells in Alvalade with statements given to the Uruguayan press during the national team camp. The Sporting winger is preparing for friendlies against England and Algeria, with the first match scheduled for Wembley, while Marcelo Bielsa’s side has been training at Arsenal’s training centre, the lions’ next opponent.

In an interview with El Espectador Deportes radio, the player admitted his desire to play more often in England - having been linked with Premier League clubs: "It’s going to be my first time in England, hopefully the first of many, it’s going to be incredible, a huge opportunity and I’m going to make the most of it," he said.

The Uruguayan international also revealed a conversation with the national team coach. "I spoke with Marcelo [Bielsa], he told me to quickly switch my mindset, that it’s going to be more or less the same, but a bit further forward. I feel very good and very confident. I’m really eager for the match to come, I feel very good," he said, before addressing the reunion with Arsenal.

"Arsenal? We already faced them in the last edition of the Champions League, but this time we’re doing very well. Now we’re going to face them again," he recalled. About the heavy defeat against the United States, he added: "The thrashing against the United States of America (5-1) is something that cannot happen again. We’re doing well at our clubs and we have an incredible opportunity against a great national team to show what we can do."

This season for Sporting, Maxi Araújo - valued at €25 million - has made 35 appearances: 21 in Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the UEFA Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup.

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