Sevilla have bolstered their squad with the arrivals of Portuguese winger Félix Correia and Belgian forward Lucas Stassin, who are now in the city to finalise their loan moves. Both deals, confirmed on Tuesday as reported by Marca, include purchase options for the Andalusian club and aim to provide an attacking boost for manager García Plaza's side. Sevilla currently sit sixth in La Liga with six points from three games and are preparing to face Espanyol away on September 6th.
Who are the new signings?
Lucas Stassin is a 21-year-old Belgian striker arriving on loan from French side AS Saint-Étienne. Standing at 1.83 metres, Stassin has been a full international for Belgium and comes from a family with a footballing background. During his time in France, where he also played for KVC Westerlo, he registered 23 goals and 14 assists in 66 Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches. His loan to Sevilla carries a fee exceeding two million euros, with a subsequent purchase option set at 25 million.
Félix Correia is a 25-year-old Portuguese winger joining from Lille. A product of Sporting CP's academy, Correia has spent time at Manchester City and Juventus before moving to France, where last season he scored five goals and provided six assists in 48 Ligue 1 appearances. He is a youth international for Portugal. Lille paid seven million euros for his signature, and he now arrives at Nervión also on a loan deal with an option to buy.
Why has Sevilla moved for them?
The sporting direction led by José Ignacio Navarro has worked on these signings following the departure of Conrad Harder to Strasbourg, which left a gap in the attack. "The Sporting Direction led by José Ignacio Navarro hopes to find the offensive impetus demanded by García Plaza," reports stated. The search for a forward dragged on through the market, with Stassin emerging as an alternative after other targets fell through. The move for Correia was finalised in a context of financial constraints, where investment was not possible without first selling players like Chilean winger Dávinson Vargas.
Both players must undergo medical examinations and sign their contracts before joining first-team training. They are expected to be available for the next league fixture, an away match against 11th-placed Espanyol. The Sevillian team has scored six goals and conceded five so far this season, maintaining a positive goal difference of +1. You can track the team's progress on our stats page.
What other moves are expected before the deadline?
With the transfer deadline looming, Sevilla still have work to do. The departure of Portuguese defender Fabio Cardoso is anticipated, and more exits could materialise to adjust the wage bill. Regarding arrivals, the club maintains an interest in strengthening the midfield and has identified player Manu Bueno as a potential target. Navarro is also considering bringing in a centre-back, with José María Giménez on the list of options, though everything depends on the available salary space.
These moves aim to fine-tune a squad that hopes to stay in the upper half of the table. Three points behind leaders Barcelona, every point will be valuable. The next test, against Espanyol, will be the first examination for the new reinforcements. To follow the full schedule, visit our fixtures section. Lucas Stassin's loan agreement is for one season.
