Sevilla FC Prepares for Upcoming Transfer Deadline

omidbasir- As the days progress, the winter transfer market will close its doors on Monday, February 2, coinciding with Sevilla’s match against Mallorca at 21:00. The most recent actions by the Nervionenses in this transfer window include the loan of Alfon to Villarreal, who seeks to fill the gap left by the departures of Akhomach and Solomon, and the signing of Neal Maupay, also on loan from Olympique de Marseille, to strengthen the team’s attack.

The departure of the winger, coupled with Marcao’s long-term injury—having undergone surgery for a fracture in his left scaphoid bone—has enabled the registration of the Franco-Argentine player in La Liga. Álvaro Fernández (from Deportivo de La Coruña) and Ramón Martínez (from Valladolid) were released from Nervión as soon as the market opened.

Matías Almeyda needed at least one striker to tackle the second half of the season and recognizes that further reinforcements may be necessary, although he is mindful of the club’s economic realities. “I repeat what I have said before and what everyone knows; to make signings, the club needs to be in a different situation, which it is not. Therefore, to sign, we must sell. That is our reality, and I do not make excuses from day one, nor will I until the end. We have a group that we trust and, beyond needing calm and unity, we must work to improve. I do not dwell on thoughts that are currently unrealistic,” he commented recently.

The arrival of Maupay completes the trio of forwards and is intended to complement either Akor Adams, the most prolific Sevilla player in recent matches, or Isaac Romero. The new number 17 for Sevilla fits well into teams that prioritize rhythm, high pressing, and quick transitions. He is an active forward with instinct, mobility, and aggression—capable of creating spaces and demonstrating character. Almeyda solidifies his 5-3-2 formation, featuring three central defenders, two wing-backs, and two forwards, as the team performs better with this setup. It remains to be seen if any further movements occur before February 2.

Sevilla has reached an agreement with Patrik Mercado, but currently lacks the space for him. The midfielder from Independiente del Valle wishes to play in Europe, but there are no available non-EU spots or salary margin for him to join in these final days of the market. If it is not feasible to sign the Ecuadorian now, he will be the top priority for the next transfer window. The club continues to monitor potential movements up until Monday, February 2.

Almeyda needed a forward, and Neal Maupay is the only signing made thus far. After being registered due to Alfon’s loan and Marcao’s long-term injury, he is now training in the sports city and could make his debut in the squad against Mallorca. Sevilla will remain attentive to potential sales or other departures until the last day, although Antonio Cordón had already warned before the match against Elche: “We do not want to sell and devalue ourselves.”