CLOSED: Sevilla finalized the signing of Batista Mendy

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Sevilla has managed to finalize the signing of Batista Mendy, a 25-year-old French midfielder who arrives from Trabzonspor.

The deal, revealed by journalist Matteo Moretto, represents a significant move for Sevilla, who see him as a key reinforcement for the team's balance.

Batista Mendy will sign for Sevilla. https://t.co/evwEQp06Mv

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) August 30, 2025

Batista Mendy and his arrival at Sevilla

The addition of Batista Mendy became possible after intense negotiations, as just a month ago, it seemed like a distant goal due to the high cost demanded by the Turkish club. Nonetheless, the player’s willingness to seek a new challenge and the reduction in economic demands by Trabzonspor facilitated the agreement.

Although official figures have not been disclosed, everything indicates that the deal will amount to approximately ten million euros, a sum manageable for the project.

A box-to-box player with experience in Europe

Trained at Angers, Batista Mendy has established himself in recent years as a powerful midfielder, with great physical capabilities and room for growth. His profile leans more towards a "box-to-box" player than a sitting midfielder, aligning with Sevilla’s aim for dynamism in the midfield.

Last season, the Frenchman played 3,624 minutes in 43 official matches, being a key figure in Turkey. However, in the current season, he only accumulated 49 minutes across three games, a clear sign that his departure was imminent.

The signing of Batista Mendy, plan A in Nervión

The sports director had already invested four million this summer in Agoumé; however, his top priority remained finding a reliable central midfielder. From the outset, Batista Mendy led the list of candidates, ahead of names like Amir Richardson (Fiorentina) or Claudio Lopes (Palermo), as reported by Estadio Deportivo.

According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, a specialized Turkish journalist, "The agreement between Sevilla and Trabzonspor is complete, and the player will travel to Spain for the medical examination".

Sevilla's expectations from Batista Mendy

The Seville club trusts that the Frenchman can regain the form that attracted interest from the Premier League, where he was very close to Crystal Palace. Despite a drop in performance in recent months in Turkey, his youth and physical attributes make him a present and future asset.

The arrival of Batista Mendy at Sevilla confirms the club's ambition to strengthen a squad in need of midfield strength. At just 25 years old, the Frenchman has room for improvement and the qualities to become a significant player at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.

If he can adapt to the demands of LaLiga, his signing could prove to be one of the most profitable moves in the market for a Sevilla side that continues to invest in young talent with European potential.

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