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George Ilenikhena Transfer from Al Ittihad to Sevilla
According to Marca, Sevilla's sporting management, headed by José Ignacio Navarro, tried for several days to complete the transfer of George Ilenikhena. The club has altered its plans due to the high financial demands of Al-Ittihad for the French footballer and complications in the transfer.
According to Marca, Sevilla's sporting management, headed by José Ignacio Navarro, tried for several days to complete the transfer of George Ilenikhena. The club has altered its plans due to the high financial demands of Al-Ittihad for the French footballer and complications in the transfer.
Al Ittihad has decided against the departure of its striker George Ilenikhena, despite interest from several European clubs, including FC Séville. FC Séville showed interest and made a proposal for Ilenikhena. The Spanish offer was for €10 million, with an additional €3 million in bonuses and a resale percentage. Al Ittihad's demand for a permanent transfer was around €20 million. The club's management decided to keep Ilenikhena, as they were convinced by his performance and offensive impact at the start of the 2026/27 season. While FC Séville was pursuing the player, Al Ittihad now intends to utilize Ilenikhena's current form and potential instead of accepting European offers.
Al Ittihad has decided against the departure of its striker George Ilenikhena, despite interest from several European clubs, including FC Séville. FC Séville showed interest and made a proposal for Ilenikhena. The Spanish offer was for €10 million, with an additional €3 million in bonuses and a resale percentage. Al Ittihad's demand for a permanent transfer was around €20 million. The club's management decided to keep Ilenikhena, as they were convinced by his performance and offensive impact at the start of the 2026/27 season. While FC Séville was pursuing the player, Al Ittihad now intends to utilize Ilenikhena's current form and potential instead of accepting European offers.
Sevilla FC has been monitoring George Ilenikhena for several weeks and recently made a verbal offer estimated at €10 million, with €3 million in bonuses and a significant resale percentage. Al-Ittihad is demanding approximately €20 million with a substantial initial payment to facilitate the transfer of the former Monaco player.
Sevilla FC has been monitoring George Ilenikhena for several weeks and recently made a verbal offer estimated at €10 million, with €3 million in bonuses and a significant resale percentage. Al-Ittihad is demanding approximately €20 million with a substantial initial payment to facilitate the transfer of the former Monaco player.
According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, George Ilenikhena had an agreement with Sevilla and Al-Ittihad for a one-season loan, but Al-Ittihad has now halted these plans. The Saudi club initially approved this arrangement but later changed their decision due to their financial situation.
According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, George Ilenikhena had an agreement with Sevilla and Al-Ittihad for a one-season loan, but Al-Ittihad has now halted these plans. The Saudi club initially approved this arrangement but later changed their decision due to their financial situation.
AS reports that Sevilla is negotiating a loan deal for George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad. There are obstacles to completing the deal due to the economic situation of the Saudi club and bureaucratic problems linked to the €33 million transfer from Monaco in February. According to George Ilenikhena's agent, Badou Sambague, there are obstacles in closing this deal, and he admitted that Sevilla wants to sign the striker. The agent stated that the main issue is the payment related to the value of the transfer when the player was signed from Monaco. According to his agent, the Saudi League was the entity that guaranteed the payments for that signing, which now affects his possible departure on loan. In this context, his entourage thinks the situation would be resolved with either a definitive transfer or by him staying in the Saudi League.
AS reports that Sevilla is negotiating a loan deal for George Ilenikhena from Al-Ittihad. There are obstacles to completing the deal due to the economic situation of the Saudi club and bureaucratic problems linked to the €33 million transfer from Monaco in February. According to George Ilenikhena's agent, Badou Sambague, there are obstacles in closing this deal, and he admitted that Sevilla wants to sign the striker. The agent stated that the main issue is the payment related to the value of the transfer when the player was signed from Monaco. According to his agent, the Saudi League was the entity that guaranteed the payments for that signing, which now affects his possible departure on loan. In this context, his entourage thinks the situation would be resolved with either a definitive transfer or by him staying in the Saudi League.
Sevilla has identified George Ilenikhena, a 19-year-old player from Al-Ittihad, as a target for its attack. It is reported that Sevilla is in a favorable position to secure a loan with an option to buy, a formula Al-Ittihad is said to be open to. The player is seeking a return to Europe and it is reported that the Sevilla project is the most appealing to him despite interest from other clubs.
Read Full StorySevilla has identified George Ilenikhena, a 19-year-old player from Al-Ittihad, as a target for its attack. It is reported that Sevilla is in a favorable position to secure a loan with an option to buy, a formula Al-Ittihad is said to be open to. The player is seeking a return to Europe and it is reported that the Sevilla project is the most appealing to him despite interest from other clubs.
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