The 4 free signings Sevilla is working on for the summer

The Seville team is working towards the upcoming season.

Javier Parra Peña | 1 Jan 2026 | 21.30
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The 4 free signings that Sevilla is working on for the summer
The 4 free signings that Sevilla is working on for the summer

The sports management of Sevilla is accelerating efforts to secure quality signings without compromising the club's finances in the upcoming summer period. Sevilla has identified four specific profiles that fit Matías Almeyda's philosophy to immediately enhance competitiveness in Nervión.

This plan focuses on acquiring players whose contracts are ending, ensuring manageable salaries and proven experience in European leagues: Guillermo Maripán, Salih Özcan, Aleix Febas, and Juan Iglesias

Guillermo Maripán and Juan Iglesias to strengthen the defense

The defense is the top priority, and Guillermo Maripán's name leads the wishlist of the Sevilla technical department. The 31-year-old Chilean center-back brings the necessary hierarchy after starting in fifteen Serie A matches this season. Guillermo Maripán's contract with Torino ends in June, facilitating direct negotiations to lead the backline at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium.

On the other hand, full-back Juan Iglesias emerges as the ideal option to provide depth and width on the right side of the Sevillan squad. At 27, Juan Iglesias has proven to be a force in Getafe, contributing in sixteen matches with a technically brilliant goal recently. Juan Iglesias's versatility would allow Matías Almeyda to have a more aggressive tactical option in ball distribution down the wings.

The 4 Cost-Free Signings Sevilla is Working on for the Summer

Salih Özcan and Aleix Febas to dominate the midfield

In the midfield, the goal is to provide muscle and balance to the team with the imminent arrival of Salih Özcan from Germany. The midfielder, under Borussia Dortmund's ownership, seeks a new challenge after playing only four official matches this season. At 27, Salih Özcan embodies the modern ball-winning and distributing midfielder, adapting to the demanded intensity.

For playmaking and the final pass, Aleix Febas is the chosen one, having a very impressive season in the Spanish second tier. The talented player has featured in seventeen games for Elche, contributing a goal and a unique playmaking vision that the squad lacks. Signing Aleix Febas would introduce dynamism between the lines, a crucial factor in connecting the midfield with the forward line.

Tactical Fit of the New Signings Under Almeyda's Leadership

Sevilla's structure aims to balance youth with the competitive maturity of players who understand the elite's pressure. These moves are part of a logical and intelligent market strategy where free agency allows talent acquisition without million-euro transfers. Guillermo Maripán and Salih Özcan are expected to provide the defensive solidity missing in crucial parts of this ending season. Meanwhile, Aleix Febas's freshness and Juan Iglesias's consistency ensure reliable rotations for multi-front competition.

Matías Almeyda has approved these operations, as all four players fit into his high-press and fast-transition style. Bringing in Salih Özcan and Guillermo Maripán also adds vocal leadership to the dressing room, crucial for the younger players. With Aleix Febas and Juan Iglesias as backups, the Argentine coach gains dynamic options to maintain intensity throughout the full ninety minutes. Sevilla understands the need for quick action since other European clubs are also eyeing these professionals who will soon be free agents.

Early talks indicate that players view joining the Andalusian capital positively to revive their professional careers with this project. This summer market will be pivotal for Sevilla to reclaim its European status through flawless sport management based on opportunity and analysis.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 4 fichajes a coste cero en los que trabaja el Sevilla para el verano

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