Varandas wants to reward Sporting warrior and make him a top earner | OneFootball

Sporting want to step up their commitment to Maxi Araújo and are already preparing a significant improvement to the Uruguayan international’s contract terms. The club’s board sees the full-back as a key part of the team’s future and wants to make him one of the highest-paid players in the squad.

Talks to discuss a renewal are expected to take place after the 2026 World Cup, according to the newspaper 'Record'. His consistent performances, combined with his attacking ability and defensive balance, have raised the player’s standing, and he continues to be seen as a key figure in the sporting project.

With a contract running until 2028, Sporting are in a comfortable position to negotiate, without the pressure of an urgent renewal. Even so, the green-and-white hierarchy want to get ahead of possible approaches from foreign clubs.

Now part of the Uruguay national team, the full-back heads into the competition as a starter and with the chance to increase his market value even further. Aware of that scenario, Sporting want to move quickly to secure the continued stay of one of the squad’s most highly valued players.

This season for Sporting, Maxi Araújo - valued at €35 million - made 47 appearances: 29 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 11 in the UEFA Champions League, five in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,756 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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