Sevilla sporting director Víctor Orta has opened the door for defenders Fábio Cardoso and Marcao to leave the club in the January transfer window. According to reports from MSN, the club needs to free up squad space to make any moves when the market reopens.
Orta spoke after the 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. "We have given everything on the pitch," the director said about the team's effort. He added that exits for Cardoso and Marcao "are still possible so we can think about January." The club currently sits ninth in LaLiga with 11 points from eight matches, as shown in our standings data.
Why does Sevilla need to create space?
LaLiga regulations impose a limit on registered players in the first-team squad. Sevilla currently has a full list, preventing any new signings without departures first. Moving on one or both centre-backs would create the necessary room to strengthen other areas the coaching staff deems a priority. The team has conceded 12 league goals so far, a figure available on our stats page.
What do Cardoso and Marcao offer the team?
Fábio Cardoso, a 29-year-old Portuguese defender, joined the club in the 2021-22 season. Marcao, a 27-year-old Brazilian, was a signing in the summer 2022 transfer window. Both are experienced central defenders but have seen limited involvement at the start of this campaign. In the current squad, the starting centre-back pairing is typically Loïc Badé and Sergio Ramos, reducing available minutes for backups.
What is the club's next step?
The immediate focus is preparation for the next league fixture. Sevilla will visit Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday, September 6th, a match listed on our fixtures page. Meanwhile, the football department will work on potential destinations for the players, seeking solutions that benefit all parties. The aim is to have clarity before the market opens on January 1st, 2027.
Marcao's contract with Sevilla FC runs until June 30th, 2027.
