Lucas Stassin has been officially unveiled as a new Sevilla FC player after arriving from AS Saint-Étienne. The Belgian striker expressed his excitement for this new challenge in LaLiga during his first interview with the club's media, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Stassin, aged 22, signed a contract with the Nervionenses team this week. He describes himself as a versatile centre-forward, capable of playing both as a lone striker and in two-striker systems. "I am a number nine. I like to score goals, but I also like to participate in the team's play," the footballer stated.
Why did he choose Sevilla?
Lucas Stassin's decision to join Sevilla had a key ally within the dressing room. Dodi Lukebakio, his compatriot and teammate in the Belgian youth national teams, gave him positive references about the club. "He always told me: 'Come, it's a good club for you and I'm sure you will improve, score goals…'", Stassin revealed.
The attacker also confessed a long-held personal aspiration. "I have always said that one day I would like to play in Spain," he affirmed. He believes LaLiga's style of play, with greater ball possession and fewer direct duels, suits his characteristics perfectly. Sevilla currently occupies tenth place in the league standings.
What does he bring to the team?
Lucas Stassin's profile offers new options for the Sevilla manager. The player highlighted his ability to combine with teammates, make runs, and provide assists, in addition to his goalscoring instinct. His arrival strengthens an attack seeking greater effectiveness in this phase of the season.
Stassin joins a squad that already includes other forwards like Youssef En-Nesyri and Lukebakio himself. Fans can check the full squad composition on the club's official website. The Belgian will occupy the centre-forward position, adding youth and ambition to the project.
When could he make his debut?
Lucas Stassin's immediate greatest desire is to experience the atmosphere of the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán from the pitch. "I have been told that the atmosphere here is incredible, that in every match, when the music starts, a really special atmosphere is created," he commented.
The footballer declared himself ready to play minutes from the next match. "It will be the manager's decision, but I am going to do everything possible to train well and try to get my first minutes on Sunday," he assured. Sevilla faces Real Betis in the Seville derby next weekend, a match already listed on the official fixtures calendar.
The signing of Stassin represents a bet on young talent within the club's reinforcement policy. The Belgian striker arrives with the hope of adapting quickly and contributing to the season's objectives. His contract with Sevilla FC runs for four years, until June 2030.
