Sevilla FC has reignited its interest in Argentine winger Exequiel Zeballos in the final intense phase of the transfer window. According to a report from Marca - Primera on Tuesday, the La Liga club has again inquired about the 24-year-old Boca Juniors player as it seeks to strengthen its flanks.
Managed by Matías Almeyda, the team has started the season with two wins and sits fourth in the table, just one point behind leaders Alavés. Having scored five goals and conceded two, the sporting direction is looking to add more attacking depth, especially with the probable departure of Rubén Vargas and the 10-million-euro transfer of Oso to Strasbourg nearly complete. You can check the current squad on our squad page.
Why does Sevilla want Exequiel Zeballos?
Sevilla's priority in these final market days is to reinforce the winger positions. The team currently only has Alfon, Chidera Ejuke, and Miguel Sierra to cover those roles, a number considered insufficient for the long campaign. The club had considered other options like Bryan Zaragoza, Bryan Gil, or Gabri Martínez, but the Zeballos possibility has resurfaced strongly.
The interest is not new. Italian journalist Nicolò Schira stated that "el Sevilla se habría interesado por Exequiel Zeballos, por el que ya preguntó durante los primeros meses de Matías Almeyda en el banquillo blanquirrojo." Now, with the player in a delicate contractual situation, the opportunity presents itself again. The team's next fixture is a tough away match against Espanyol, ninth in the table, on September 6th, a game you can find details for on our fixtures calendar.
What is Zeballos's current situation at Boca?
Exequiel Zeballos's contract with Boca Juniors expires in December of this year, and he has rejected all renewal proposals presented by the club. This stance led president Juan Román Riquelme to decide the footballer should train away from the first-team squad, causing him to miss the first six matches of the Argentine championship.
Several European clubs have tried to take advantage of this situation. Parma made a 5-million-euro offer, but Boca considers it insufficient. Bologna is also in the bidding. The player's preferred option was Napoli, but negotiations stalled due to the Italian club's limitations in registering new signings. This impasse has opened a window of opportunity for other interested parties, among which Sevilla now figures again.
How would Zeballos fit into Almeyda's project?
Zeballos is a 24-year-old left winger known for his speed and dribbling, characteristics that fit the vertical style of play Almeyda seeks. His arrival would provide a different alternative and greater competition in a sector where the team needs more options. With Sevilla on six points from six and showing good offensive form, a reinforcement of this profile could be key to maintaining the pace in the upper part of the standings, which you can follow on our standings page.
The potential signing will depend on the evolution of talks in the coming hours and Sevilla's ability to convince both the player and his club. With the market closure imminent, the sporting direction is working against the clock to finalize a squad capable of challenging on all fronts this season.
