Exclusive Glorioso 1904: Benfica sell Lukebakio, Sevilla hit snag | OneFootball

Sevilla want to have Dodi Lukebakio back, but they do not have the financial means to complete the return of the Belgian international. Glorioso 1904 knows, exclusively, that the Spanish club remains interested in the Benfica winger, although the financial terms of the deal currently make the operation quite complicated.

According to what our newspaper has learned, Sevilla still 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 to sign the Belgian international, who signed a contract until 2030. However, the financial reality of the Andalusian club does not allow, at this moment, for a move under the terms sought by Benfica.

The Reds’ hierarchy is not willing to facilitate a departure 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 monitored 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 move forward with an offer, a scenario that keeps the winger’s future open.

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

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

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