Sevilla FC winger Oso is on the verge of leaving the club in a move to French side Strasbourg for a reported fee of around 10 million euros. According to Mundo Deportivo, the deal is well advanced and the player would travel to France this Friday, ruling him out of Saturday's match against Atlético de Madrid. Sevilla, who are third in La Liga with six points from two wins, aim to complete their squad as requested by manager Luis García Plaza.
El Chiringuito stated that "el jugador viajaría este mismo viernes a Francia". Oso, a 22-year-old academy product, has a contract expiring in 2027 with no renewal agreement in place. The French club, which shares ownership with Chelsea FC, has made an appealing offer for the player. This sale would represent pure capital gain for Sevilla's finances, with the club also retaining a 10% share of any future transfer fee.
Why is Sevilla selling Oso now?
The club's sporting direction, led by José Ignacio Navarro, is convinced by this market scenario. Oso's departure would free up salary space, a necessary resource for Luis García Plaza to finalize the squad he wants. The team has started the season strongly, scoring five goals and conceding only two, but the coaching staff believes more options are needed. Selling a homegrown player for a full sum like the reported €10m provides an immediate financial boost.
Oso had earned a place in the first team after rising from the reserves and started the first two league matches. He even scored the 0-1 goal at San Mamés. However, he has received offers throughout the summer, with Strasbourg's being the most appealing. A move to French football could put him on Chelsea's radar, adding a sporting incentive to the operation.
How does this exit affect the squad?
Oso's potential departure is part of an active outgoing market for Sevilla. Another player, Swiss international Rubén Vargas, is also close to leaving, with Olympiacos being the club that has come closest so far to Sevilla's asking price. These exits would create room and resources for new signings, something the manager has publicly requested.
With the team third in the standings and a +3 goal difference, the objective is to maintain the positive early momentum. The next challenge is against Atlético de Madrid, who are sixth, in a match Oso would now miss. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page.
What does this mean for Oso's future?
For the 22-year-old player, this transfer represents a jump to a competitive league and the chance to develop in a project linked to a giant like Chelsea. At Strasbourg, he would get quality minutes to continue his progression. For Sevilla, the operation closes the cycle on an academy graduate with financial elegance, securing a net profit and a sell-on clause.
The sale, if finalized, would demonstrate the club's ability to generate value from its youth during a positive sporting period. The team faces a decisive week, with a key match against Atlético and the imminent closure of the transfer window. All information on the updated squad will be available on our site.
