The ambitious signing that Sevilla could not close

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Carlos Vicente, a 27-year-old Spanish winger, was approached by Sevilla in this transfer window, but negotiations with Birmingham City broke down due to economic reasons in the final stretch of the market. The English club, which paid 8 million euros for him just seven months ago, demanded more than 10 million euros to approve his departure.

The operation was considered as a transfer rather than a loan. Discussions had progressed in recent weeks, but Sevilla's lack of room for maneuver and the obstacle of the potential sale of Rubén Vargas ultimately prevented reaching the conditions demanded by Birmingham.

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Sevilla Unable to Meet Carlos Vicente's Price

Sevilla saw Carlos Vicente as one of its main choices to strengthen the wings. The player had shown willingness to return to LaLiga and work again with Luis García Plaza, a coach he had previously worked with at Deportivo Alavés.

This willingness led Birmingham City to listen to Sevilla, despite not initially intending to sell. The English club had invested 8 million euros in his signing, and Vicente is under contract until 2029, factors that raised the price of any potential negotiation.

The winger's performance also strengthened Birmingham's negotiating position. Since his arrival, he has played 23 games, scoring two goals and providing three assists, while at Deportivo Alavés, he had scored 17 goals and 13 assists in 87 matches.

His market value is around 7 million euros, but Birmingham wanted more than 10 million euros to consider a sale. This figure was beyond Sevilla’s immediate possibilities due to restrictions on assuming new salary and transfer costs.

Rubén Vargas Affects Sevilla's Operation

The potential departure of Rubén Vargas was key to creating enough room. The Swiss international was on the market, and his exit would have freed up a salary higher than other departures closed by the club in August.

While the Sevilla did receive 10 million euros for the transfer of Joaquín Martínez 'Oso' to Strasbourg, that deal did not provide enough wage space to pursue a signing like Carlos Vicente.

The sports management led by José Ignacio Navarro resorted to other alternatives. The club secured the signings of Lucas Stassin and Félix Correia, while also continuing to assess moves for other positions in the final hours of the market.

Meanwhile, Vicente has maintained his prominence in England. The winger was a starter in the early Championship games and played 85 minutes on September 1st against Southampton, indicating that Birmingham still counts on him until a proposal meeting their demands is received.

Sevilla's option is now on hold after the close of the LaLiga market. Carlos Vicente will stay at Birmingham City until 2029, and any new attempt by Sevilla will need to wait at least until January and approach the economic negotiation differently from what hindered his arrival this summer.

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