Key Takeaways:
- Sevilla agreed to sell Dodi Lukebakio to Benfica for €30 million in the early hours of Monday morning
- Alexis Sanchez, aged 36, will join Sevilla on a free transfer, marking his return to La Liga after leaving Barcelona in 2014
- Sevilla are also negotiating for Fenerbahce’s Sofyan Amrabat as the club seeks additional reinforcements before the window closes
Major Transfer Developments at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan
Sevilla are preparing for a frantic conclusion to the summer transfer window, with a series of deals both incoming and outgoing nearly finalised. Overnight, the club reached a crucial agreement with Benfica, who have matched the €30 million valuation for winger Dodi Lukebakio. The Belgian’s departure represents a significant change to the squad, but Sevilla have acted swiftly to secure a replacement.
Alexis Sanchez Returns to Spanish Football
As revealed by SportingPedia sources, Sevilla have struck a deal for Alexis Sanchez, bringing the Chilean forward back to La Liga eleven years after he left Barcelona. The 36-year-old, who has most recently played for Udinese, will sign for Sevilla as a free agent. Udinese were intent on finalising his exit prior to the transfer deadline.
🚨🇨🇱 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | Sevilla are signing Alexis Sanchez (36), reports @MatteMoretto! ✅ pic.twitter.com/CDeaD787Ww
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 1, 2025
Sanchez’s illustrious career since his 2014 La Liga exit includes spells with Arsenal, Manchester United, Inter (twice), Marseille and last season’s stint at Udinese. With Sevilla dealing with both Lukebakio’s transfer and a recent injury to Chidera Ejuke, Sanchez is expected to have ample opportunity for first-team football at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
| Player | Transfer Type | Previous Club | New Club | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodi Lukebakio | Outgoing | Sevilla | Benfica | €30 million |
| Alexis Sanchez | Incoming | Udinese | Sevilla | Free Transfer |
Further Business Expected Before Deadline
Sevilla are not stopping with the signing of Sanchez. The club are actively working on bringing in a defensive midfielder, with talks progressing regarding Fenerbahce’s Sofyan Amrabat. Negotiations are expected to be challenging, due to competition from various Serie A sides for the Moroccan international’s signature.
With the window shutting at 8pm CEST on Monday, time is running short for Sevilla to conclude their remaining business. Nonetheless, the addition of Sanchez is already assured, and fans can expect at least one more signing as the club look to strengthen their squad for the season ahead.
