Sporting Secures Maxi Araújo for Upcoming Season
Sporting Acquires Maxi Araújo from Toluca
Sporting has completed a deal for Maximiliano Araújo, a key figure from Liga MX's Toluca, who will officially join the team for the 2024/2025 season. After resolving previous issues in Mexico, the Uruguayan international, aged 24, is merely waiting for travel authorization to Lisbon to undergo routine medical checks before signing a five-year contract.
Details of the Transfer
- Maxi Araújo has been training apart from Toluca's squad, which is managed by Portuguese coach Renato Paiva.
- The transition comes after Paulinho's departure to Mexico for a fee of €8 million.
- Araújo’s contract includes a 20 percent clause related to his previous club, Puebla, which is currently being renegotiated.
- Sporting's investment in Araújo amounts to approximately €14 million, with Toluca covering a 10 percent fee.
With Araújo slated to become a Lion until 2029, he joins earlier signings, goalkeeper Kovacevic and defender Debast. Sporting is also pursuing another forward, Ioannidis from Panathinaikos, to complete their lineup.
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