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Latest news from Sevilla FC: The Nervión team is targeting Antonio Blanco, a 25-year-old midfielder from Deportivo Alavés, to strengthen their midfield. The player's contract ends on June 30, 2027, so he could arrive in Nervión for free if he completes the season without renewing with the Vitorian team, as reported by Orgullobiri.
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SevillaFC is preparing to sign Antonio Blanco for free in 2027
The midfielder from Alavés ends his contract in 2027. Key reunion with García Plaza, balance, and future at no cost.
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The potential operation has a key figure behind it: Luis García Plaza. The current Sevilla coach has previously managed Blanco at Alavés and was one of the coaches who showed the most confidence in him during his time at Mendizorroza.
Sevilla FC looks to Antonio Blanco for 2027
Blanco's contractual situation makes him a particularly interesting option for next summer. Alavés has tried to extend his contract, but the player has not reached an agreement yet and will be able to negotiate freely with other clubs from January 2027 if he maintains his current link.
During the last transfer window, the midfielder received proposals. Spanish teams like Villarreal and Betis, as well as foreign clubs, monitored his situation. Blanco decided to stay another season in Vitoria due to the absence of a convincing option.
His market value is currently around €10 million, while various reports have placed his release clause between €15 and €20 million in recent months. The scenario would change entirely in 2027 if he reaches the end of his contract without renewal.

Luis García Plaza knows the midfielder well
The presence of Luis García Plaza could be significant. Blanco was loaned to Alavés in January 2023 while still a Real Madrid player, after having limited playing time at Cádiz.
The player himself mentioned that García Plaza had shown trust in him since his arrival in Vitoria. The coach specifically sought a central midfielder for the team and provided playing time to Blanco from his early weeks at the club.
Blanco established himself at Alavés and was later acquired outright. Real Madrid still holds 50% of his economic rights and a preferential right over the player, which could be relevant in case of a transfer before the end of his contract.
A cost-free opportunity for Nervión
Sevilla's strategy now focuses on monitoring the player's contract evolution. A renewal with Alavés would alter any potential deal, while reaching January without a new agreement would allow Blanco to negotiate his future for the 2027/28 season.
The reunion with García Plaza, the chance to add a midfielder without a transfer fee, and the existing relationship between coach and player explain Sevilla's interest. The next step will depend on Antonio Blanco's decision regarding his renewal: if he maintains his current contract until June 2027, Sevilla FC will have a path to try to acquire him at no cost.
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