Maximiliano Araujo, who is on international duty with Uruguay at the World Cup, has revealed he is unaware of his future. According to comments cited by Sportwitness, which were made to Portuguese radio after a match against Cape Verde, Araujo said he is very happy at Sporting and that one never knows what will happen. The player has been linked with Chelsea, a club that needs to replace Marc Cucurella who has left for Real Madrid. Araujo has an €80 million release clause in his contract, and it is thought that no club is likely to pay that amount for him.

According to reports in Portugal, Sporting CP are planning for the departure of Maximiliano Araujo this summer. The Portuguese publication A Bola reports that Sporting are making preparations in the event that Araujo seeks a move away following the World Cup. The same publication claims Chelsea are the club most likely to sign Araujo. It is reported that he could be available for between €60 million and €70 million, despite his contract running until 2029 and containing an €80 million release clause.

Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Maximiliano Araújo is reportedly of interest to Chelsea, and that the club is also said to be monitoring his situation. Sporting CP do not have an urgent need to sell Araújo, whose contract runs until 2029 and includes a £70 million release clause. Reports suggest Sporting could be open to discussions for an offer in the range of €50 million to €60 million, although the club is not under significant pressure to sell because of his long-term contract.

Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing 26-year-old Maximiliano Araújo this summer. The Uruguayan international's contract with Sporting runs until 2029 and includes an €80 million release clause. Reports from Portuguese media suggest that offers between €40 million and €50 million could persuade the club to enter discussions.