Manfred Ugalde, a 24-year-old Costa Rican forward for Spartak Moscow, has been offered to La Liga clubs Sevilla and Betis. Neither club has made a concrete decision. It is reported that many teams are waiting until after the 2026 World Cup for new transfer options to emerge. It is also reported that Ugalde is prepared to leave Spartak as he desires to play in a top European league. Media had previously linked the player with Monaco, but the matter did not progress beyond being a rumor. His contract with the Russian club is valid until June 2028. In the 2025/2026 Premier Liga season, Ugalde made 29 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists. The forward has 33 caps and 11 goals for Costa Rica, and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €12.00m.