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·20 August 2026
Sevilla ‘want’ Lukebakio return, but finances block Benfica deal

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·20 August 2026

According to Glorioso 1904, Sevilla want to bring Dodi Lukebakio back from Benfica, but their finances currently prevent a deal.
The Spanish side remain keen on the winger after he left them in summer 2025 to join Benfica. The Lisbon club paid around 20 million and the Belgium international signed through 2030.
Benfica are unwilling to sanction a cut-price exit, particularly given the outlay only a year ago. Beşikta is are also monitoring Lukebakio and could submit an offer, so his next move remains open.
Even so, Lukebakio has made clear he wants to stay at Benfica. The club would consider talks only if an offer matches their terms.
As it stands, a Sevilla return is a distant prospect. They want him back, but cannot meet the figures required to convince Benfica, leaving any change dependent on the deal conditions shifting.
Source: Glorioso 1904
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