Official! Maxi Araújo shrugs off interest, renews at Sporting (video) | OneFootball

Official! Maxi Araújo has renewed his contract with Sporting until June 2030. The Uruguay international extended his stay with the green-and-whites this Monday, keeping a release clause set at €80 million.

"Nothing but happiness and gratitude towards Sporting. My family and I are very happy, and I hope to stay here for many years," the winger told the club’s media channels, making it clear that he wants to keep winning trophies at Alvalade: "This year is going to be very good, and I hope I can continue winning titles with Sporting. That’s what I want."

Signed from Toluca in the summer of 2024, Maxi Araújo quickly took on an important role in the team. The 26-year-old has scored 11 goals in 93 appearances for the Lions and has already won a league title and a Portuguese Cup.

"For me, Sporting is unique. It’s my first club in Europe and I want to stay here for many years. It’s a huge club for which I have a lot, a lot of affection. I show it in every game and I know it’s mutual. I feel it inside and outside the Club," stressed the 'number 20'.

Maxi Araújo also highlighted the importance of the atmosphere in the dressing room in his decision to extend his deal. "Feeling that we are part of a family and being happy at the club is the most important thing. That’s what makes us defend Sporting on the pitch and what keeps me here," he said, before leaving a message for the fans: "Thank you for the affection you show me and my family. I hope to be here for many years."

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