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Sevilla FC has dismissed an economic proposal of 6.5 million euros from Olympiacos in Greece for their promising academy player Joaquín Martínez, popularly known as Oso, making the young left-back the most coveted piece of the Andalusian squad in this summer transfer market.
The Nervión club has also turned down a prior offer of 6 million euros from English Premier League's Nottingham Forest, demanding a minimum of 12 to 15 million euros to negotiate the departure of a player whose contract runs until June 30, 2027, with a release clause set at 20 million. While the initial proposals from Athens and Nottingham have been deemed insufficient, the Sevilla sports management keeps communication lines open with the Greek side led by an old acquaintance of the club, José Luis Mendilibar.
🧐 Olympiacos has made an offer for Oso of 6.5M!
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❌ Sevilla, which has rejected the offer, continues to converse with the Greek club!
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Sevilla Rejects an Offer for Oso
The leadership of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán faces a complex dilemma regarding the future of the Spanish-Argentinian wing-back aged 23 years. The primary intention of the sports management is to secure his continuity through a contract extension that definitively establishes him in the first team for the upcoming seasons.
However, the delicate financial situation affecting the Andalusian institution hinders any immediate salary movements. The club lacks sufficient financial margin to register new players in LaLiga official competitions until significant departures from the squad occur this summer.
In addition to this restrictive scenario, the demanding salary requirements posed by the player's representatives and family compound the situation. The contract renewal negotiations are at a standstill due to the gap between the board's offer and the player's expectations.
Sevilla's Dilemma in Renewing Oso's Contract
The versatile defender from Utrera Road solidified his presence in the national elite during the last season through his tactical consistency on the field. Under the guidance of Matías Almeyda and later with Luis García Plaza, the academy product became a regular starter.
His outstanding performance in both ends of the pitch has attracted attention beyond borders, even sparking interest from Lionel Scaloni for the future of the Argentine National Team. This dual nationality and his sporting projection place him on the radar of top European football teams.
Apart from the strong pursuit by Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos, clubs like Newcastle United, Fiorentina, Strasbourg, Villarreal, and RCD Espanyol have requested detailed reports to understand his contractual conditions. The wing-back has become a significant player within the Andalusian squad.
Oso's High Valuation in the Market Attracts Sevilla
The technical secretariat led by Víctor Orta acknowledges that a sale close to 15 million euros would immediately boost the club's finances. However, parting ways with one of the mainstays of the academy would significantly weaken the sports structure for the upcoming season.
The summer transfer market enters its hottest phase with Mendilibar's side actively insisting on his acquisition for the Greek league. The board prefers to remain calm at the negotiation tables to push for a final offer that truly matches his real valuation.
Any definitive resolution of this saga will be postponed until the financial proposals meet the club's treasury needs. Sevilla will persist in negotiations to retain Oso or, alternatively, close a record transfer that addresses the institution's financial urgencies.
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