The transfer market is in full swing and the big teams in LaLiga Santander are looking to strengthen their ranks for next season. One of the latest movements is that of Seville that has Pablo Maffeo in its sights to replace Gonzalo Montiel.
Paul MaffeoThe 25-year-old has been standing out at Real Mallorca, but his good performance has drawn the attention of bigger teams. The player works as a right back and has aroused the interest of both Atlético de Madrid and Sevilla. However, it seems that the Sevilla team is ahead in the race to sign the player.
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The one chosen by Sevilla to replace Gonzalo Montiel
Maffeo’s possible arrival at Sevilla is supported by the departure of Gonzalo Montiel, who has expressed his desire to leave the club. This would leave a free gap on the right wing, and Sevilla would seek to cover it with the incorporation of the Catalan right-back. In addition, the recent hiring of VÃctor Orta as the new sports director would give a boost to the negotiations.
However, Real Mallorca will not be an easy opponent in the negotiations, as their deal with PSG for Kang In-Lee has shown. The Balearic club has in its favor that Maffeo ends his contract in 2026, which gives him some bargaining power.
The price for which it is speculated that Maffeo could leave is around 10 million euros, an amount considered affordable given his outstanding performance last season. The player is known for his ability to join the attack without neglecting his defensive responsibilities, which makes him a very complete winger.
Javier Aguirre, coach of Real Mallorca, is not in favor of the possible sale of Maffeo, since he considers him a key piece in his scheme. In the last season, the defender played 37 games, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
In the coming days, negotiations between Sevilla and Real Mallorca for Pablo Maffeo are expected to speed up.