Sevilla may end up keeping their best centre-back, but at what opportunity cost? French defender Loic Bade has rejected a move to Stuttgart, which has left Sporting Director Victor Orta in something of a bind.
Stuttgart had agreed a deal with Seville for Bade that would have ensured at least 20 million euros in their accounts this summer, and put them in a position of profit in terms of their business, giving them an extra margin to maneuver in their salary limit. Roma had also shown interest, but Stuttgart were the only side to present a concrete offer, and Sevilla were banking on the deal going through, but Bade rejected their offer.
Leave Sevilla enough space to sign Kelechi Iheanacho, sign a low-cost left back, and little else, according to Marco. Orta had promised manager Garcia Pimienta a central midfielder before the end of the window. Los Nervionenses will move on Marcos Acuna, who is in charge of River Plate, but they will only save his salary of 6.5 million euros and there will be no fee involved say. Relief.
Sevilla have been linked with Atletico Madrid left-back Javi Galan and Aston Villa's Alex Moreno, but it looks like a loan move will be more likely if they struggle for space in their salary cap. Currently, Adria Pedrosa will be the sole holder of the post.
