When asked if the squad felt abandoned or betrayed by the move, Araujo provided a definitive answer regarding the dressing room's stance. "Betrayed by Gyokeres? No. The group and I were happy for him, he deserved it," he said. "He did something incredible for Sporting. Personally, and I think the whole group was happy for his departure. I wish him the best."
That incredible impact is clear from his statistics. After joining from Coventry for €24 million in 2023, the forward registered 97 goals and 28 assists in 102 matches over two seasons for the Portuguese side. Before leaving for Arsenal in a €66.9m deal last July, he helped the club win two league titles, a domestic cup, and claimed back-to-back top scorer awards.