La Liga
Sevilla FC faces significant challenges in planning for the upcoming season, despite having completed six signings so far. Víctor Orta, the club's sporting director, has acknowledged that there is still a lot of work to be done, especially regarding the departure of players with high salaries like Marcos Acuña. The Argentine defender is in the final year of his contract, and the club was looking to transfer him to gain some financial return.
However, Sevilla's plans have encountered a considerable obstacle. Acuña was expected to return to training this week after his vacation, along with his fellow countryman Gonzalo Montiel, both recent winners of the Copa America. Nevertheless, Acuña has returned with a muscle injury suffered during the tournament, delaying his return to the group until September.
There are suitors, but his injury raises many doubts about his transfer
This setback is a hard blow for Sevilla, as they had considered Acuña a potential candidate for a transfer, with interest from clubs like Galatasaray and AEK Athens. However, the player's recurring injuries have complicated this option, as Acuña only managed to play in two Copa America matches and spent the rest of the tournament on the bench.
With the transfer market closing in late August and Acuña still recovering, the possibility of his departure becomes uncertain. This forces coach García Pimienta to start the season with Pedrosa as the only available left-back, with limited options in the squad. Acuña's situation, at 32 years old, raises the possibility in Nervión of him fulfilling his final year of the contract and continuing to be part of the team in the 24/25 season, despite the challenges it presents.
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