Sevilla on verge of Maupay loan deal as striker seeks fresh start
Neal Maupay looks set to swap Marseille for Sevilla with the clubs finalizing a loan deal that includes a €5m purchase option for the 29-year-old French striker.
Sevilla are putting the finishing touches on a deal to bring Neal Maupay to La Liga, with the French striker desperate for playing time after warming the bench at Marseille this season.
Deal Structure
The proposed move would see Maupay join Sevilla on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the deal permanent for around €5 million. Only a few minor details remain to be ironed out, with today being described as crucial for getting the deal over the line.
At 29, the former Brighton and Everton man has barely featured for Marseille this campaign and fancies a change of scenery to get his career back on track. Can’t say I blame the geezer - nothing worse than collecting dust on the bench when you’ve still got plenty to offer.
Financial Considerations
Sevilla’s approach makes perfect sense given their current financial situation. The Andalusian club needs to:
- Free up wage budget before finalizing any signings
- Potentially move on an existing attacking player to make room
- Secure experienced options without breaking the bank
Marseille have softened their initial stance of wanting a permanent sale, now accepting the loan formula to facilitate Maupay’s exit and reduce competition in their attacking department.
Time Running Out
With the winter transfer window slamming shut on February 2nd, Sevilla are hoping to wrap up proceedings in the coming days, making the Frenchman their first reinforcement of the January window.
Maupay developed in French football before spending several seasons in the Premier League, where he showed he could find the onion bag regularly at times. This potential move would mark his first adventure in Spanish football, giving him the chance to rediscover his scoring touch at a crucial stage of the season for Sevilla.
If there aren’t any last-minute hiccups with those remaining details, we should see Maupay in Nervión shortly. Might be just what both parties need, if you ask me.