Juventus eye Maxi Araújo, Sporting have already responded | OneFootball

At 25 years old, Maxi Araújo is having one of the most productive seasons of his career. The Uruguayan international has scored five goals and provided three assists in 29 matches for Sporting, numbers that have caught the attention of several European giants.

According to the newspaper A Bola, among the most attentive clubs is Juventus, which has already expressed concrete interest in signing the winger. Representatives from the Italian club were even present at Estádio do Dragão last Monday to watch the player during the 1-1 draw between Sporting and Porto. Representatives from Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham also attended the same match.

However, the same publication adds that the board led by Frederico Varandas has already informed potential suitors that they do not intend to negotiate the player, except for values close to the 80 million euros set in the release clause. Maxi Araújo's contract is valid until June 2029.

It should be noted that the versatile player arrived at Alvalade in the summer of 2024 from Toluca, as part of the deal that sent Paulinho to the Mexican club. The transfer was around 13.6 million euros and included a clause related to the 2026 World Cup.

In a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission, Sporting informed that the fixed amount "may be increased by a variable amount equivalent to 50% of the amounts that may eventually be paid by FIFA to Sporting SAD due to the player's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup."

Everything indicates that Maxi Araújo should be included in coach Marcelo Bielsa's squad for the competition to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, having been one of the most used players in the qualification phase, with appearances in 15 of the 18 matches and four assists recorded.

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