Juventus priced out of Sporting starter, Rui Borges relieved | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo, a winger for Sporting, will not be heading to Juventus. The player had been on the Italian club’s radar for 2026/27, but the financial problems of the 'Old Lady' ended up blocking any attempt to negotiate with the green-and-whites - which reports the asking price for Pote.

According to information reported by newspaper A Bola, Juventus placed Maxi Araújo on their list of possible signings after the player’s performance in Turin, in the Champions League match played last season. The Uruguayan scored after just 12 minutes and left a strong impression on the Italian club’s hierarchy, who nevertheless ended up abandoning the idea of moving forward with the signing.

The Bianconeri directors decided to channel their investment into other positions considered priorities in the squad. In addition, the club is limited by the rules imposed by UEFA’s Financial Control Committee, and is required to comply with tight restrictions on wage costs and transfer market spending.

The Italians also remain focused on renewing Dusan Vlahovic’s contract, the Serbian striker who continues to be one of the team’s main figures. Although Juventus are looking to significantly reduce their wage bill, the process still requires a major financial effort.

At Alvalade, Rui Borges has thus received positive news at a time when Sporting intend to keep the backbone of the squad together for next season. Maxi Araújo is among the players considered essential by Sporting’s SAD, alongside names such as Ousmane Diomande, Iván Fresneda and Geny Catamo, with Frederico Varandas only willing to negotiate the Uruguayan for figures very close to the release clause set at €80 million.

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