CLOSED: Sevilla has a new center forward

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Sevilla finalized the arrival of their new center forward until the end of the season.

Javier Parra Peña | 26 Jan 2026 | 23.04
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CLOSED: Sevilla has a new center forward.
CLOSED: Sevilla has a new center forward.

The winter market reaches its climax with a strategic move in the offices of the Andalusian capital. Sevilla has finally sealed the arrival of Neal Maupay to boost its front line after intense negotiations in France.

The sports management urgently sought a profile with experience and cunning after speculations about other names. The French forward, coming from Olympique de Marseille, has been chosen to wear the red and white jersey.

The agreement has been structured under a loan formula that includes a possibility of a definitive transfer at the end of the season. This purchase clause, set at 6 million euros, will not be mandatory.

Sevilla accelerates negotiations as the market closes

The entity from Nervión has managed to prevail in the race for the striker amidst the threat from clubs like Lille. Neal Maupay arrives in the city tomorrow for the relevant medical examination on Tuesday.

Sevilla expects that the addition of the former Brighton player will bring the verticality demanded by the team in the area. His lack of minutes at the Velodrome made it easier for Marseille to give the green light to the operation.

Physical tests will precede the signing of the contract that will officially link him with the Andalusian squad for this second leg. The flight is already scheduled, and anticipation around the stadium is at its peak.

Neal Maupay and the bet on goals at Sánchez-Pizjuán

At 29 years old, the French forward seeks to prove himself in a highly competitive league after rumors placed En-Nesyri back in contention. Finally, Sevilla opted for the intensity and associative play of the French player.

Sevilla thus fulfills one of its most urgent priorities before the curtains fall on this transfer window. The arrival of the striker represents a relief for the coach's offensive rotations in the upcoming league challenges.

The operation entails a controlled financial risk for the club due to the optional nature of his definitive summer transfer. It is time for the forward to demonstrate his worth in such a demanding scenario as that of Sevilla.

The red and white team trusts that their new striker will be the missing piece to regain the lost scoring prowess this month. Nervión eagerly awaits their new offensive reference to dream of ambitious goals.

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