Chelsea and Tottenham move for Sporting sensation, ignore clause | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo’s links to English football have intensified in recent days and the winger’s recent comments while on duty with the Uruguay national team have done little to reassure Sporting fans. Now, there are even more rumours about clubs interested in signing him.

According to information reported by British outlet Sport Witness, Chelsea and Tottenham are the latest clubs to show interest in the Uruguay international, whose release clause is set at around €80 million.

Given the positive season he is having at Alvalade, the same source writes that the player staying now looks like a difficult scenario. Maxi Araújo joined Sporting in 2024/25 from Toluca for around €13.73 million and has increased in value, which could complicate Rui Borges and Frederico Varandas’ plans to keep him for another season.

It is worth remembering that, in addition to the aforementioned Premier League sides, AC Milan and Atlético Madrid have also been won over by the Uruguayan’s performances. He scored one of the goals in Sporting’s comeback win against Bodo/Glimt, a match they attended.

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. In the 2,787 minutes he has been on the pitch, the winger has scored six goals and provided four assists.

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