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Oso, the sports name of Joaquín Martínez Gauna, a 23-year-old left-back for Sevilla, will not be a new player for Olympiacos. The Andalusian club has rejected the latest proposal presented by the group of Evangelos Marinakis and the negotiations have broken down, considering the economic conditions proposed by the Greek entity insufficient to close the transfer of the homegrown player.
Sevilla maintains its price for Oso
The operation had been progressing for several days, but the outcome has hit a snag. According to information published by ABC and confirmed by other sources, Sevilla did not accept the offer conveyed by the Marinakis group, the owner of both Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest, as they believed the player's valuation is higher than the amount offered.
The Seville organization considers Oso as one of the most promising assets in its squad. The defender, with a contract until June 30, 2027, has attracted interest from several clubs after establishing himself in the first team last season, during which he played in 23 matches, scored 2 goals, and provided 3 assists.
Although the player is on the market after contract extension talks stalled, Sevilla has no intention of lowering its financial demands. The club's reference figure hovers around €10 million plus variables, an amount that the proposed offer so far did not reach.
Marinakis fails to convince Sevilla with his proposal
The negotiation was led by Marinakis, who aimed to bring Oso to Olympiacos, although the interest was also influenced by the structure of clubs controlled by the Greek entrepreneur. The operation was initially planned for Greece, without ruling out further moves within the business group.
However, Sevilla believes the player's growth justifies a higher appraisal. Oso, born on July 9, 2003, can operate as a full-back, wing-back, or winger on the left flank, a versatility that has increased his market value over the past few months. His market value is estimated at around €10 million, according to recent specialized assessments.
The breakdown in negotiations also does not mean the player will immediately renew. Differences between Sevilla and the player's environment regarding a contract improvement remain unresolved, a factor keeping the scenario open for a departure during this summer transfer window.
Oso's future remains uncertain
With negotiations halted, the next step will depend on whether Marinakis's group decides to submit a new proposal closer to Sevilla's demands or if other clubs interested in the left-back emerge. For now, Olympiacos loses the advantageous position it had gained in recent days, and Oso will remain linked to the Seville team unless an offer meeting the club's financial conditions is made.
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