Sevilla FC defender Federico Gattoni is advancing toward a departure from the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, with negotiations underway regarding a move to Italian Serie B side Ascoli, according to reports in Spanish media outlets including Diario de Sevilla and El Chiringuito de Jugones.
Transfer Negotiations Advance With Ascoli
Sporting director José Ignacio Navarro is working to streamline the Sevilla squad ahead of the club’s upcoming fixtures. According to reports from Diario de Sevilla, discussions between Sevilla and Ascoli—who recently secured promotion to Serie B—are progressing positively, though the transfer is not yet finalized. The operation forms part of a broader strategy by the club’s sporting management to offload players who do not feature in head coach Luis García Plaza’s plans for the current campaign.
Background on Gattoni’s Time in Nervión
Federico Gattoni arrived at Sevilla in the summer of 2023 after his incorporation was made official in January 2023. The Argentine central defender struggled to secure consistent playing time in Andalusia, making five official appearances for the club. His tenure in Spain included temporary spells away from the club; in January 2024, he joined Belgian side Anderlecht on loan before returning briefly to Seville ahead of a loan stint with Argentine giants River Plate. During his time with River Plate, he featured in seven matches before returning to Sevilla.
Squad Management and Remaining Outbound Targets
Under contract with Sevilla until June 2027, Gattoni was designated as one of the squad’s preseason discards. The club’s ongoing efforts in the transfer market have already seen Joan Jordán depart for Portuguese second-division side Estrela da Amadora. Following Gattoni’s anticipated exit, sporting director Navarro will look to resolve the futures of the remaining squad members listed as surplus to requirements by the coaching staff ahead of domestic competition.
Upcoming Fixtures and Schedule
Sevilla continues its preparations as the club looks toward its upcoming league debut scheduled for Saturday, August 15, against Rayo Vallecano at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium. Fans and followers can monitor official club channels for verified updates regarding the finalization of Federico Gattoni’s transfer to Italy.
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