Lucas Stassin says Benfica player convinced him to join Sevilla | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio influenced Lucas Stassin’s decision to move to Sevilla. The Belgian forward, who is on Saint-Étienne’s books, revealed that his compatriot advised him to accept the Spanish challenge, leaving him with a message of confidence before the move. The striker, who was linked with Benfica during the transfer window, arrived in Spain on loan.

Quoted by journalist Gonzalo Tortosa, the player revealed the conversation he had with Lukebakio before deciding on the Spanish club. “He told me: ‘It’s a good club for you and I’m sure you’ll improve and score goals,’” said the Belgian international.

Lukebakio’s opinion carries particular weight, since the winger knows Sevilla well. It was precisely from the Spanish club that Benficasigned the Belgian international in the last transfer window, in a move that took the Belgian winger to the Luz.

In the 2025/26 season, across his spells with both clubs, the Benfica player made 25 official appearances, spread across the Liga Portugal Betclic, Champions League, La Liga, Portuguese Cup and League Cup. Over the course of 1,347 minutes, he scored two goals and provided three assists, remaining one of the attacking options in Benfica’s squad.

Before choosing Sevilla, Lucas Stassinemerged as a possible alternative for the Eagles’ attack. Benfica’s interest came at a time of intense activity in the international market.

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