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Patrik Mercado Transfer from Independiente del Valle to Sevilla
Patrik Mercado has had contacts with Sevilla but has not yet decided what to do.
Patrik Mercado has had contacts with Sevilla but has not yet decided what to do.
Sevilla has reached an agreement to sign Ecuadorian midfielder Patrik Mercado. The club's director of football, Antonio Cordón, explained that Sevilla currently cannot register Patrik Mercado because they have exceeded the salary cap and do not have a free non-EU slot. Patrik Mercado is set to join Sevilla in the next summer transfer window. The president of Independiente del Valle and Mercado's agent have both confirmed in recent days that the agreement could be made official next week. Santiago Morales, president of Independiente del Valle, confirmed there is interest in Patrik Mercado. He stated there is a preliminary agreement with a major European team and that the transfer is expected to be finalized in the summer transfer window.
Sevilla has reached an agreement to sign Ecuadorian midfielder Patrik Mercado. The club's director of football, Antonio Cordón, explained that Sevilla currently cannot register Patrik Mercado because they have exceeded the salary cap and do not have a free non-EU slot. Patrik Mercado is set to join Sevilla in the next summer transfer window. The president of Independiente del Valle and Mercado's agent have both confirmed in recent days that the agreement could be made official next week. Santiago Morales, president of Independiente del Valle, confirmed there is interest in Patrik Mercado. He stated there is a preliminary agreement with a major European team and that the transfer is expected to be finalized in the summer transfer window.
Sevilla has reached a preliminary agreement with Independiente del Valle for the transfer of midfielder Patrik Mercado. Mercado is planned to join starting from July 1; this is due to the closure of the winter transfer market, Sevilla's lack of salary cap space, and the player's non-EU status. Santiago Morales, the president of Independiente del Valle, confirmed the agreement. He stated that there is interest in Patrik Mercado and even a preliminary agreement with a great European team. He added that they believe it will be finalized in the summer market because the winter transfer window in Europe is closed.
Sevilla has reached a preliminary agreement with Independiente del Valle for the transfer of midfielder Patrik Mercado. Mercado is planned to join starting from July 1; this is due to the closure of the winter transfer market, Sevilla's lack of salary cap space, and the player's non-EU status. Santiago Morales, the president of Independiente del Valle, confirmed the agreement. He stated that there is interest in Patrik Mercado and even a preliminary agreement with a great European team. He added that they believe it will be finalized in the summer market because the winter transfer window in Europe is closed.
According to Marca, Sevilla has an agreement with Patrik Mercado, a midfielder from Independiente del Valle, but there is no space for him. The Ecuadorian wants to play in Europe, but in the last days of the window, there are no non-EU spots or salary margin available for him to join. If it is not possible for Patrik Mercado to join Sevilla now, he would be the first player considered for the next transfer window. The club remains attentive to possible movements until Monday, February 2.
According to Marca, Sevilla has an agreement with Patrik Mercado, a midfielder from Independiente del Valle, but there is no space for him. The Ecuadorian wants to play in Europe, but in the last days of the window, there are no non-EU spots or salary margin available for him to join. If it is not possible for Patrik Mercado to join Sevilla now, he would be the first player considered for the next transfer window. The club remains attentive to possible movements until Monday, February 2.
According to Matteo Moretto, Sevilla is advancing in negotiations to sign midfielder Patrik Mercado from Independiente del Valle. There has been competition for Mercado from Sporting de Braga, Wolfsburg, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and several Brazilian clubs. Antonio Cordón's good relationship with the Ecuadorian Football Federation is described as a significant advantage in the negotiations. Sevilla and Independiente del Valle are reportedly trying to find an arrangement agreeable to all parties. Initially, one possibility was for Patrik Mercado to remain in Ecuador for six more months and move after the 2026 World Cup, but Sevilla is also attempting to bring him in January. This second possibility is largely dependent on the departure of Joan Jordán to free up the necessary salary space. In Ecuador, the transfer is regarded as finalized, pending whether Patrik Mercado arrives in January or June.
According to Matteo Moretto, Sevilla is advancing in negotiations to sign midfielder Patrik Mercado from Independiente del Valle. There has been competition for Mercado from Sporting de Braga, Wolfsburg, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and several Brazilian clubs. Antonio Cordón's good relationship with the Ecuadorian Football Federation is described as a significant advantage in the negotiations. Sevilla and Independiente del Valle are reportedly trying to find an arrangement agreeable to all parties. Initially, one possibility was for Patrik Mercado to remain in Ecuador for six more months and move after the 2026 World Cup, but Sevilla is also attempting to bring him in January. This second possibility is largely dependent on the departure of Joan Jordán to free up the necessary salary space. In Ecuador, the transfer is regarded as finalized, pending whether Patrik Mercado arrives in January or June.
Sevilla FC has increased its efforts in recent weeks with Independiente del Valle to sign midfielder Patrik Mercado. According to journalist Mateo Moretto, Sevilla and Independiente del Valle have resumed contact to find an arrangement that is suitable for both parties. The most probable option until a few days ago was for Patrik Mercado to remain on loan in Ecuador until the European summer and join Sevilla from June. This arrangement would have reduced the immediate cost of the transfer, given Sevilla's difficult economic situation. However, the potential departure of Joan Jordán, who is open to negotiating his exit from the club, could allow Patrik Mercado to join now. The transfer is not certain, as Sevilla must create a spot for a non-EU player and balance its finances before making significant signings. Independiente del Valle wants significant compensation for Patrik Mercado, who has a valuation of around 5 million euros.
Sevilla FC has increased its efforts in recent weeks with Independiente del Valle to sign midfielder Patrik Mercado. According to journalist Mateo Moretto, Sevilla and Independiente del Valle have resumed contact to find an arrangement that is suitable for both parties. The most probable option until a few days ago was for Patrik Mercado to remain on loan in Ecuador until the European summer and join Sevilla from June. This arrangement would have reduced the immediate cost of the transfer, given Sevilla's difficult economic situation. However, the potential departure of Joan Jordán, who is open to negotiating his exit from the club, could allow Patrik Mercado to join now. The transfer is not certain, as Sevilla must create a spot for a non-EU player and balance its finances before making significant signings. Independiente del Valle wants significant compensation for Patrik Mercado, who has a valuation of around 5 million euros.
According to AS, Sevilla has maintained its interest in Independiente del Valle's Ecuadorian creative midfielder Patrik Mercado. The report states that signing him is impossible without freeing up non-EU player slots. All three non-EU slots are currently occupied by Alexis Sánchez, Suazo, and Marcao. The naturalization of Marcao, which the club has been waiting for since September, would allow the signing of Mercado.
According to AS, Sevilla has maintained its interest in Independiente del Valle's Ecuadorian creative midfielder Patrik Mercado. The report states that signing him is impossible without freeing up non-EU player slots. All three non-EU slots are currently occupied by Alexis Sánchez, Suazo, and Marcao. The naturalization of Marcao, which the club has been waiting for since September, would allow the signing of Mercado.
Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda is looking for players during the winter transfer window, and due to the club's financial constraints, sporting director Antonio Cordón is concentrating on the South American market, an area he knows well. Journalist Matteo Moretto has identified Patrik Mercado, a 22-year-old midfielder from Independiente del Valle, as one player whose name is on a list of potential targets. Mercado, an Ecuador international with two caps, can play as a defensive pivot or in a more attacking role. He is not the only midfielder being considered, as Cordón also scouted San Lorenzo de Almagro players Ignacio Perruzzi and Facundo Gulli during a trip to Argentina over a month ago, while Sevilla is looking to transfer out Joan Jordán and Nemanja Gudelj.
Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda is looking for players during the winter transfer window, and due to the club's financial constraints, sporting director Antonio Cordón is concentrating on the South American market, an area he knows well. Journalist Matteo Moretto has identified Patrik Mercado, a 22-year-old midfielder from Independiente del Valle, as one player whose name is on a list of potential targets. Mercado, an Ecuador international with two caps, can play as a defensive pivot or in a more attacking role. He is not the only midfielder being considered, as Cordón also scouted San Lorenzo de Almagro players Ignacio Perruzzi and Facundo Gulli during a trip to Argentina over a month ago, while Sevilla is looking to transfer out Joan Jordán and Nemanja Gudelj.
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