Sevilla seeks squad exits in January to fund new signings as sporting constraints limit immediate additions.
Sevilla is working on squad planning for the upcoming winter transfer window with six players identified for potential exits, Diario ABC reported. Diario ABC and La Razón outlined differing lists of players marked for possible departures as the club looks to generate funds. According to Estadio Deportivo, the objective prioritario of the club is to find a new destination for Fábio Cardoso, Marcao, Manu Bueno, and Peque.
The club invested roughly 15.5 million euros during the summer transfer window, leaving tight margins under the salary limit, according to La Razón. José Ignacio Navarro stated this week that the club’s salary limit is practically at 100 percent capacity on the pitch, Diario ABC reported.
La Razón reported that Sevilla prioritizes finding new destinations for Fábio Cardoso, Marcao, Manu Bueno, and Peque. The club also remains willing to listen to offers for Ruben Vargas and Julio Díaz. At 32 and 30 years of age respectively, neither Fábio Cardoso nor Marcao is considered essential by Luis García Plaza, and the club will look for a solution for both in January. Manu Bueno, the 22-year-old midfielder, lacks a guaranteed spot for the second half of the campaign and could leave the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán if a satisfactory proposal arrives.
Peque, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder, completes the primary group targeted for an exit. Chidera Ejuke finds himself in a similar position, and the club continues to value the player for potential January moves due to his salary and a contract ending in 2027.
José Ángel Carmona, one of the six selected team captains who recently changed representation agencies and currently sees limited playing time because Juan Iglesias has gained relevance, could also rethink his situation and push for a January departure.
“El Sevilla ya trabaja en la planificación del próximo mercado invernal y tiene seis nombres sobre la mesa,” La Razón reported regarding the club’s active planning.
Ruben Vargas emerged as a primary candidate to leave during previous windows after talks with Olympiacos fell through. Diario ABC said that the club initially aimed to recover the Swiss international’s best form following an injury to Miguel Sierra. Vargas is a 28-year-old winger, and Julio Díaz is a 21-year-old left-back.
Head coach Luis García Plaza has requested a new forward for the January window, Diario ABC reported. Isaac Romero remains the only striker with more than two goals in the opening months of the competition.
Summer signings Robbie Ure and Lucas Stassin have each scored one goal. Ure arrived from Sirius for 6.5 million euros, while Stassin joined on loan from Saint-Étienne. Ure also scored another goal in the Copa against the modest Sporting de Hortaleza.
“El límite salarial casi al 100% está puesto en el campo,” Navarro stated, addressing the financial constraints facing the club’s January operations, Diario ABC reported.
Both Ure and Stassin received international call-ups for the upcoming break, with Ure joining Scotland and Stassin named to Belgium’s under-21 squad.
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