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Sevilla has made the goalkeeper position the top priority in their sports planning after a season marked by too many concessions at the back.
The club acknowledges the need to start from scratch in goal. Odysseas Vlachodimos will not continue, Orjan Nyland is also leaving, and financial constraints require a careful selection.
Sevilla seeks two goalkeepers after Odysseas Vlachodimos' departure
The picture is clear in Nervión: the team ended among the most conceded goals in LaLiga, with 60 goals against and only six clean sheets. That statistic weighs more than any detail. Even with Odysseas Vlachodimos having a notable season, the internal feeling is that the position needs rebuilding.
The Greek goalkeeper arrived on loan from Newcastle and responded with crucial saves. His performances kept the team afloat in several delicate moments. However, Sevilla cannot meet the demands set by the English club for a permanent deal. A new loan also does not seem feasible.
Odysseas Vlachodimos wanted to stay, and his adaptation was valued in the dressing room. Nevertheless, the financial reality once again sets the pace. Nyland's departure further exacerbates the void. The Norwegian's contract is ending, he has bid farewell, leaving Luis García Plaza to start without a defined first-choice goalkeeper.
The urgency is not just numerical. The coaching staff seeks leadership, reliability, and a voice capable of organizing a defense that struggled throughout the season.
Diego Conde gains traction in Sevilla's agenda
In this scenario, Diego Conde emerges as one of the most logical options. Villarreal's goalkeeper is in search of playing time and fits into a feasible deal. The Madrid native was previously on Sevilla's radar when he excelled at Leganés. Now at 27 years old, he needs to regain continuity away from La Cerámica.
Diego Conde has had limited exposure this season, and Villarreal could facilitate his exit. The preferred arrangement in Nervión would be a loan. Sevilla values his experience in LaLiga, his competitive age, and his ability to arrive without a high cost. It would be a necessity rather than a luxury bet.
Moreover, the positive relationship between the clubs' sporting structures could be beneficial. Antonio Cordón had been working on the deal before his departure, and José Ignacio Navarro may pick it up. The club is keen not to repeat recent mistakes. The goal needs immediate security but also an operation that doesn't hinder other essential reinforcements.

More alternatives for a rebuilding goal
The Diego Conde option does not rule out other possibilities. Sevilla is also assessing profiles like Julen Agirrezabala, who will return to Athletic Bilbao after his loan spell at Valencia. The Basque goalkeeper offers youth, experience, and a strong desire to play. His situation in Bilbao, with fierce competition, could present an intriguing opportunity.
Armin Pécsi, a Hungarian goalkeeper linked to Liverpool, also emerges as a future prospect. He would bring a different profile, focused more on development than shouldering all responsibility from day one. Alberto Flores, captain of Sevilla Atlético, adds to the discourse. The academy provides an internal solution, although caution is needed for the leap to the first team.
LaLiga does not forgive improvisation in such a sensitive position. Hence, the club aims for a combination of experience, controlled costs, and competitive hunger. Sevilla understands that the upcoming season starts with the goalkeeper position. Without Odysseas Vlachodimos and with Diego Conde in the mix, Nervión is gearing up for a complete overhaul.
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