Cucurella replacement! Chelsea sets sights on Uruguayan left-back
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
If negotiations go well, Sporting stands to make a fortune.
Details: According to GoalsSide, after Marc Cucurella's move to Real Madrid, Chelsea has launched a campaign to find a replacement for the Spaniard—and they've found their target in Portugal.
Reports indicate that Chelsea is eager to sign 26-year-old left-back Maxi Araújo, who currently plays for Sporting Lisbon and the Uruguayan national team.
Araújo's contract with Sporting includes a buyout clause of €80 million, which could be a decisive factor if the London club decides to trigger it.
This season, Araújo has played 47 matches for Sporting, scoring 7 goals and providing 6 assists. His transfer value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €35 million, and his contract runs until 2029.
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