Arsenal 
- 4 August
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Will Maxi Araújo leave Sporting and join Arsenal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Maxi Araújo reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the defender making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Maxi Araújo (26).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Maxi Araújo.
- Maxi Araújo is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Arsenal squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis-Skelly)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Riccardo Calafiori, Jurriën Timber)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Riccardo Calafiori, Myles Lewis-Skelly)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Jurriën Timber, Riccardo Calafiori)
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Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
71.4
84.2
|
Álex Jiménez |
 Fiorentina
|
€25.9M |
|
71.3
71.3
|
Aarón Martín |
 Genoa
|
€4.1M |
|
71.2
80.9
|
Álvaro Carreras |
 Real Madrid
|
€52.4M |
|
71.0
76.0
|
Josha Vagnoman |
 Stuttgart
|
€11M |
|
70.9
75.1
|
Rayan Aït-Nouri |
 Man City
|
€43.1M |
|
70.8
75.5
|
Miguel Gutiérrez |
 Napoli
|
€16.6M |
|
70.7
74.3
|
Fabiano Parisi |
Fiorentina
|
€6M |
|
70.6
81.4
|
Diego Moreira |
 Strasbourg
|
€19.1M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Williams | 30-07-2026 | Report | |
| Yan Diomande | 24-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mika Godts | 22-07-2026 | Report | |
| Marcus Rashford | 22-07-2026 | Report | |
| Daniel Svensson | 20-07-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Andrea Cambiaso | 11-05-2026 | Report |
Maxi Araújo
D, M (L)
Skill: 68.0
Pot: 72.1
Team
Sporting
Sporting
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€22.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.3M – €24.9M
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Who is Maxi Araújo?
Maxi Araújo (URU) is a a wing back and currently plays for Sporting. Maxi Araújo is 26 years old (2000/02/15) and he is 176cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 11. Maxi Araújo has also been used as an inverted wing back.
Maxi Araújo's current transfer value is between €20.3M and €24.9M. His last transfer was from Toluca to Sporting in 2024. Sporting paid Toluca €13.6M for Maxi Araújo.
Maxi Araújo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
