Sporting expect bids for Maxi Araújo and set asking price | OneFootball

Sporting have already made their position clear regarding Maxi Araújo’s future and will only consider opening negotiations from €60 million onwards. The Uruguayan winger has been attracting strong interest on the international market, and Sporting’s board is not willing to make it easy for one of the squad’s most influential players to leave.

The club’s hierarchy is already anticipating changes to the squad, namely the possible departure of Morten Hjulmand, and wants to avoid an exodus of key players. In that sense, keeping the winger has emerged as a priority, reinforcing the idea of stability for next season.

The player, moreover, is protected by a contract valid until 2029, with a release clause set at €80 million. Even so, Sporting are not prepared to give up one of their most valuable assets lightly at this moment.

This season for Sporting, Maxi Araújo — valued at €25 million — has made 41 appearances: 24 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the UEFA Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,271 minutes he has been on the pitch, the winger has scored six goals and provided four assists.

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