Exclusive, Benfica put Lukebakio up for sale, Sevilla hit snag | OneFootball

Sevilla want to be able to count on Dodi Lukebakio again, but they do not have the financial means to make the Belgian international’s return happen. Glorioso 1904 knows, exclusively, that the Spanish club remains interested in the Benfica winger, although the financial terms of the deal make the operation, for now, quite complicated.

According to what our newspaper has learned, Sevilla continue to see Lukebakio as an interesting option for the attack, after the player left the club in the summer of 2025 to join Benfica. The Eagles invested around €20 million in signing the Belgian international, who signed a contract until 2030. However, the financial reality of the Andalusian club does not allow, at this moment, moving forward with an operation on the terms desired by Benfica.

The Reds’ hierarchy is not willing to facilitate an exit below the figures it considers appropriate, especially after the investment made just a year ago. The situation becomes particularly interesting because Lukebakio is also being followed by Besiktas, who are looking to strengthen the right side of their attack. The Turkish club have already shown interest in the player and could come forward with a proposal, a scenario that keeps the winger’s future open.

Despite interest from other clubs, Lukebakio has already made clear his desire to continue at Benfica. The Belgian international wants to stay at the Luz, although the Reds’ board do not rule out negotiations if an offer arrives that matches their demands.

Thus, a return to Sevilla is, for now, very far from being a concrete possibility. The Spaniards want Lukebakio back, but they do not have the money to meet the figures needed to convince Benfica, leaving the player dependent on a possible change in the deal’s conditions.

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