Sevilla tests the return of Carlos Álvarez

The Andalusian homegrown player has been shining at Levante for several seasons, and now it's time to return to the Pizjuán

Héctor Andreu | 10 Aug 2026 | 09.52
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Sevilla wants the return of Carlos Álvarez / Mundo Levante
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Carlos Álvarez, a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, is once again part of the transfer plans of Sevilla FC. José Ignacio Navarro is interested in bringing back the current Levante player, who is entering the final year of his contract and would be willing to return to Nervión, although there is currently no close negotiation between the clubs.

The interest also responds to a sporting request. Luis García Plaza believes Álvarez could fit into his attack due to his ability to play in different positions, while the sports management is exploring the conditions that would allow them to pursue his return during the final weeks of the transfer market.

Sevilla FC Considers the Return of Carlos Álvarez

The contractual situation plays a significant role. Carlos Álvarez has a contract with Levante until June 30, 2027, so the Valencian club faces the risk of him being able to negotiate freely with other teams from January 2027 if his extension is not arranged before that.

Levante has been trying to resolve this situation for months. Discussions to extend the contract until 2029 have not led to an agreement, and his release clause remains around 25 million euros after the team secured their place in La Liga.

Additionally, Sevilla FC retains 30% of a future transfer fee of the player. This condition stems from the agreement reached when Álvarez left Sevilla's youth academy in August 2023 to join Levante with a contract until 2027.

His departure from Nervión came after playing 11 official matches with Sevilla's first team and scoring one goal. Three years later, the sporting landscape has changed, and Navarro sees his return as a possibility to complement Luis García Plaza's attack. He could form an attacking duo with the new forward for the Andalusian team, Robbie Ure.

Carlos Álvarez, close to returning to Sevilla

Carlos Álvarez Fits Luis García Plaza's Vision

Álvarez has just completed 30 LaLiga matches with Levante during the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals. His current market value is around 15 million euros, below the 25 million set in his clause.

His ability to play as an attacking midfielder or from various areas of the attack is one of the reasons that Luis García Plaza is considering him. The Sevilla coach is looking for players who can cover multiple attacking roles within a squad that will undergo further changes before the transfer window closes.

The player, in turn, would welcome the opportunity to return to his former club. This factor could facilitate a potential agreement, but the most critical step remains: for Sevilla and Levante to establish compatible financial conditions for the transfer.

The latest preseason test confirmed that Carlos Álvarez continues to be influential within the Levante team. He was involved in the plays that led to the first two goals by Iván Romero in the 1-3 victory against Castellón, just days before the start of LaLiga.

The next move now lies with Sevilla FC. José Ignacio Navarro must decide whether to turn the interest in Carlos Álvarez into a formal proposal in the remaining weeks of the market. His contract until 2027, the 30% retained by Sevilla on a future sale, and the player's willingness could shape a negotiation that, at this stage, is still in its early phase.

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