New departure confirmed at Sevilla

After Álvaro Fernández's departure, Sevilla has closed what will be their second winter departure

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<p>Matías Almeyda, current coach of Sevilla</p>
<p>Matías Almeyda, current coach of Sevilla</p>

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The winter transfer market continues to make relevant moves in Nervión. After the departure of Álvaro Fernández, who has already landed in Riazor to become the new guardian of Deportivo de La Coruña, Sevilla has closed its second exit this January.

Awaiting only official confirmation, Ramón Martínez will no longer be part of the Sevillista squad to join Real Valladolid. The operation is fully agreed between both clubs and responds to both sporting and strategic criteria within the planning of the Seville team.

A necessary farewell due to lack of opportunities

Ramón Martínez's departure was a matter of time. The young defender has not managed to carve out a place in Matías Almeyda's plans, who, since taking over the helm of Sevilla, has opted for other profiles in defense. The complete absence of official minutes has convinced all parties that the best solution was a change of scenery.

In Sevilla, there was concern that the homegrown player could stagnate if he continued without competing. At 23 years old, the center-back needs continuity and a context that allows him to grow as a professional footballer, something he was not finding in Nervión. Therefore, the decision has been consensual and understood as a logical step in his development.

From the player's perspective, the departure represents an opportunity. Ramón Martínez believes that the time has come to take on a greater challenge, with more responsibility and prominence, something that the Andalusian club could not guarantee him at this point in the season.

A beneficial agreement for Sevilla

The transfer has been closed on favorable terms for Sevilla. Ramón Martínez will join Real Valladolid at no cost, but the Sevillan club retains 40% of the player's rights. Thus, Sevilla maintains an important percentage of control over a future sale, safeguarding against a possible appreciation of the player.

These types of operations align with the club's usual policy regarding the management of its youth academy. When a young player does not find space in the first team, their departure is facilitated, but always trying to retain a significant portion of their economic rights. In Nervión, they trust in Ramón's potential and do not rule out benefiting from his progression in the medium term.

Ramón Martínez, young central defender of Sevilla

Furthermore, the departure of the center-back allows Sevilla to free up a spot and adjust its squad in a market where more movements are still expected. The sporting direction continues working to balance the group and strengthen those positions deemed as priorities by the coaching staff.

Valladolid, an ideal scenario to grow

For Real Valladolid, Ramón Martínez's arrival is seen as an interesting market opportunity. The white and violet club seeks to strengthen its defense with young players, with room for improvement and knowledge of Spanish football, and the profile of the Sevillista center-back fits perfectly into that concept.

In Pucela, they trust that the defender can earn minutes from the start and become a valuable asset in the rotation. The competitive context of Valladolid, with clear objectives and constant demands, presents itself as a conducive environment for Ramón to take a step forward in his career.

The player arrives with hunger and the need to demonstrate that he can perform at a professional level. This motivation is precisely one of the aspects highly valued by the Valladolid coaching staff, who believe that the player can progress rapidly if given continuity.

With this operation, Sevilla continues shaping its winter market, opting for departures that allow its young talents to develop far from Nervión without losing sight of their evolution. Ramón Martínez's departure confirms a clear strategy: prioritizing the growth of academy players, even away from Sánchez-Pizjuán, and keeping future options open. Real Valladolid will now be responsible for providing the setting he needs to take the next step.

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