Maxi Araújo turns the page on Sporting after Portuguese Cup drama | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo is already in Montevideo to join up with the Uruguay national team, thus beginning preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Sporting's left-back was welcomed by the official page of La Celeste with a message of greeting ("Good morning, Maxi"), and now appears fully focused on the next major challenge of his career, just a few days after the defeat in the Portuguese Cup final.

The Uruguay international endured a particularly difficult night at Jamor, eventually being sent off in the lost final against Torreense. Still emotionally recovering from that moment, Maxi did not hide his frustration with the way the season ended while serving the Lions. "It hurts a lot to end the season with a red card and in a final," he recently wrote on social media, in a message marked by disappointment.

Even so, the player also made a strong promise for the future, showing confidence in a response as early as next season. "It's time to recharge for next season. I have no doubt it will be incredible," assured the Uruguayan full-back, who remains one of the most highly valued players in Sporting's squad.

At the national team's training camp led by Marcelo Bielsa, Maxi Araújo is now preparing to compete in the 2026 World Cup, a tournament for which he is expected to be officially called up in the coming days. Although Uruguay's final squad list will only be announced on June 1, the Sporting defender is considered a very important piece in the coach's plans.

In addition to Maxi Araújo,, a signing already secured by Sporting for next season. The two players are expected to meet again at Alvalade after the World Cup.

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