Manchester United are in the market for a new left-back, prompting links to Sporting CP star Maxi Araújo.
Luke Shaw has been one of Manchester United’s most reliable players this season. A constant in the team, avoiding major injury setbacks and benefiting from the team’s lack of European football (fixture congestion).
There’s a feeling Shaw won’t be able to replicate that next season, with Champions League football likely to be thrown in the mix.
That is why United are in the market for a new left-back, amid links to Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly.
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Latest Maxi Araújo to Manchester United news
Maxi Araújo emerged as a United target this week.
The links come after a series of impressive displays in the Champions League.
Araújo has sparked interest from multiple clubs, including United and City.
Sporting CP could look to profit from Araújo this summer.
Who is Man Utd target Maxi Araújo?
Maxi Araújo joined Sporting CP in August 2024, following a transfer from Mexican side Deportivo Toluca.
After making 41 appearances across all competitions this season, it’s clear that Araújo is a key player in the team.
Where is Maxi Araújo from?
Maxi Araújo was born in Montevideo, Uruguay.
He has thus far made 28 appearances for the Uruguay national team.
How old is Maxi Araújo?
Maxi Araújo is 26-years-old and was born on 15 February 2000.
How tall is Maxi Araújo?
Maxi Araújo stands at 1.76m tall, which is roughly 5 ft 9 inches, which means he is smaller than Shaw.
What position does Maxi Araújo play?
Maxi Araújo plays at left-back, but can also play further forward on the wing.
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Maxi Araújo career stats
Maxi Araújo is currently showing his consistency at Sporting CP.
- Sporting CP: 87 games, 10 goals, 12 assists
- Puebla FC: 83 games, 8 goals, 6 assists
- Toluca: 64 games, 11 goals, 10 assists
- Wanderers: 33 games, 1 goal, 3 assists
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