Sevilla's Cordón: 'We won't sell players and weaken ourselves'
Sevilla's sporting director Antonio Cordón breaks his two-month silence on the club's transfer strategy and financial challenges ahead of the second half of La Liga.
After two months of radio silence, Sevilla’s sporting director Antonio Cordón has finally spoken about the club’s financial situation and transfer plans as they enter the second half of La Liga’s season.
Financial Reality Check
Speaking to DAZN LaLiga before Sevilla’s match against Elche, Cordón didn’t sugar-coat the economic challenges facing the Andalusian outfit. The sporting director acknowledged they’re in a proper pickle financially, with any January business severely restricted by the club’s economic situation.
“We knew about the economic situation when we arrived,” Cordón explained, making it clear this isn’t a quick fix but rather a long-term project to get the club back on stable footing.
Transfer Window Dilemma
The brass tacks of Sevilla’s transfer predicament are straightforward but frustrating for supporters:
- Any new signings would require player sales first
- Due to financial constraints, only a small portion of any sale proceeds could be reinvested
- The club is reluctant to weaken the squad through sales without adequate replacements
Cordón was crystal clear about not wanting to compromise the team’s quality: “We don’t want to sell and devalue ourselves. We need to find a balance.”
Looking Forward
Despite the challenges, there’s a sense of cautious optimism at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Cordón emphasized that what’s done is done, and the focus now is on the second half of the season where they hope to achieve their objectives.
The sporting director highlighted the unity within the squad, coaching staff and dressing room as key to turning things around. It won’t be a walk in the park, but the determination to improve is evident.
Before discussing football matters, Cordón also paid respects to victims of the recent tragedy near Valencia, noting that the match against Elche would be especially meaningful as they hoped to dedicate any success to those affected.