Lukébakio ‘on the way out’ as Sevilla monitor potential sell-on | OneFootball

Sevilla are monitoring Dodi Lukébakio’s situation, mindful a sale could deliver a profit share from his Benfica move, though a sizeable windfall currently appears unlikely.

Record reports that the Belgian winger is on the way out after a difficult year at SL Benfica. He did not convince José Mourinho, and matters have not improved under Marco Silva. Trabzonspor of Türkiye are among the clubs exploring a move.

Sevilla sold Lukébakio last summer to Benfica for about 20 million euros guaranteed, plus a further four in add-ons. The Andalusian club retained 15% of any future capital gain. A new move is considered more than likely after his subdued campaign.

A major payout for Sevilla looks remote. Lukébakio’s start in Lisbon was delayed by a haematoma, then after four early league assists he suffered a serious ankle fracture, missing two and a half months. On return, frictions with the staff left him in a secondary role from February.

He totalled a little over 1,300 minutes across 25 games, finishing with one goal and five assists. Those numbers make it hard for any bidder to pay above the 20 million Benfica spent, the threshold for Sevilla to profit.

Elsewhere, former Sevilla goalkeeper Örjan Nyland has joined RB Leipzig on a free, signing until 2028. He arrives after impressing for Norway at the recent World Cup won by Spain.

Source: La Colina De Nervion

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