Juventus targets 25-year-old Uruguayan left wing-back valued at €22 million; Sporting CP sets price at €80 million

Portuguese top-flight clubs are known for their high valuations and inflated asking prices, with players often priced sky-high. The latest news from Portugal’s "A Bola" reveals that Serie A powerhouse Juventus is keen on signing the left wing-backMaximiliano Araújo, who is valued at €22 million, but Sporting CP has placed an asking price of €80 million on him.

The Portuguese media outlet states that thanks to his impressive performances, Maximiliano Araújo has attracted interest from several top clubs across the five major European leagues. The Uruguayan international is expected to trigger a bidding war in this summer’s transfer window, with Juventus being the most proactive, having sent scouts multiple times to Portugal to assess the Sporting left wing-back. It is reported that Sporting CP will not easily let go of Araújo unless an offer exceeding €80 million arrives.

Maximiliano Araújo joined Sporting CP in the summer transfer window of 2024 for a fee of €13.6 million. Over one and a half seasons, he has played 75 matches across all competitions, scoring 9 goals and providing 11 assists. He is versatile in both passing and shooting, helping the team secure the Primeira Liga title last season as well as the 2025 Portuguese Cup.

Currently 25 years old, standing 1.79 meters tall and left-footed, Maximiliano Araújo can play multiple positions on the left flank. His contract with Sporting CP runs until 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his value at €22 million. This season, he has featured in 29 games across all competitions, scoring 5 goals and assisting 3 times. He is a highly offensive left wing-back and a Uruguayan international, having earned 26 caps for the national team, contributing 3 goals and 9 assists.