Matías Almeyda asks Sevilla to sign Marco Asensio

The Spanish winger is one of Sevilla's main desires to strengthen their offense.

Javier Parra Peña | 31 Oct 2025 | 01.00
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Matías Almeyda asks Sevilla for the signing of Marco Asensio
Matías Almeyda asks Sevilla for the signing of Marco Asensio

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Sevilla has activated its privilege radar to strengthen its attack for the upcoming market. Matías Almeyda specifically requested the club to sign Marco Asensio in response to the fatigue shown by Alexis Sánchez up front, according to El Nacional.

The Sevilla board faces a crossroads: renewing offensive production, convincing the player, and taking on the operation as a message of ambition. Sevilla is in a rebuilding phase after a demanding season, and Almeyda is not satisfied with continuity alone. He demands immediate impact and top-level reinforcements. In this context, Asensio emerges as a matter of urgency and strategy.

Sevilla analyzes the luxury replacement proposed by Almeyda

Sevilla has observed how the progressive loss of explosiveness in Alexis Sánchez raises questions. Almeyda, aware that the Chilean is turning 36 and has recent injuries, believes the team needs a change. There are talks in the corridors of the Sánchez-Pizjuán that the coach has given the "green light" to search for a reliable substitute. Marco Asensio is part of that roadmap as an ideal profile: experience, creative talent, and the ability to perform in key moments.

With Almeyda fully in charge, Sevilla aims for the operation to be not just a media signing but a tactical solution. The plan entails Asensio covering the wing, complementing the offensive line, and bringing hierarchy. If the sporting director agrees to this request, Sevilla would take a clear step toward renewed ambition.

Marco Asensio: the candidate seducing Sevilla

Marco Asensio comes into focus for Sevilla after regaining form at Fenerbahçe, demonstrating offensive potency. The 29-year-old forward is seen as a significant replacement for Alexis Sánchez, possessing technical and versatile attributes that fit Almeyda's vision. From his time at Real Madrid to his current European journey, Asensio brings high-level experience.

For Sevilla, signing Asensio would not only bolster the attack but also symbolize renewed ambition. The player, with a negotiable release clause, might be willing to return to LaLiga if the project appeals to him.

Sevilla's board will need to negotiate with Fenerbahçe, define the contract, and persuade Asensio to join a team in full reconstruction. The challenge also arises within the squad: the departure of Alexis Sánchez's legacy would leave an emotional mark that Sevilla aims to transform into a new era of success.

Unity of project and name: Almeyda and Asensio in command

Almeyda's request to Sevilla combines two key elements: technical leadership and a reference figure. Marco Asensio fulfills both. For the Argentine coach, the priority is not just reinforcement but reinvention. The arrival of the Spanish player aligns with a gameplay that demands speed, high pressure, and offensive repertoire. Sevilla would send a clear message: it is not in passive reconstruction but in active progress.
Almeyda believes Sevilla can capitalize on Asensio's moment and channel his contribution towards a European goal. The gamble carries risks but also conviction.

Ultimately, Sevilla faces a significant opportunity: turning the signing of Marco Asensio into a statement of principles. With Matías Almeyda leading the project, the Andalusian club aims to reclaim top spots in LaLiga and strengthen its offensive prowess. The operation will mark not only a change in the forward line but also the institutional direction of the club.

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