Sevilla misses out on Joselu Mato, who has decided to return to Deportivo de La Coruña.

What happened?

Sevilla's recruitment team had shown interest in the striker, but ultimately failed to convince him to join the Nervión outfit. The veteran striker prefers to return to Deportivo, where he played in the 2016/17 season, and where his agent and the club are finalizing the details of his return to Riazor. With 46 goals scored and 60 conceded in the season, Sevilla is in 13th place in LaLiga, 51 points behind leaders Barcelona, and with a recent form of LLWWW.

Why it matters for Sevilla

The news is a setback for Sevilla, who had seen Joselu Mato as a key reinforcement for their attack. The team had incorporated Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias, and Arouna Sangante in this market, but the arrival of Joselu Mato would have been a great boost for their season. Sevilla continues to search for reinforcements for their squad, after an irregular season that has left them in 13th place in LaLiga, with 43 points in 38 games.

What comes next?

Sevilla will have to continue searching for reinforcements for their attack, after missing the opportunity to sign Joselu Mato. The team has a recent form of LLLLLW, and their last result was a 1-0 defeat against Celta Vigo on May 23, 2026. With the next season about to start, Sevilla will have to find a way to improve their performance and climb up the LaLiga standings.