Fabio Silva once again emerges as a target for Sevilla’s attacking line, with competition in La Liga

he Seville Club He is evaluating the inclusion of a striker in the winter market to bolster his attack. And among those who love her most, the name of the ancient ambition of the people of Nervion comes to the surface: Fabio Silva. The 23-year-old Portuguese striker is currently in action Rows Borussia DortmundIt has been presented as one of the priority options on Seville’s agenda, although the process is by no means simple and presents many obstacles.

Fabio Silva signed with Borussia Dortmund last summer from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a sum approaching 22 million euros (about 26.5 million euros, including variables). However, his performance in the Bundesliga is not what was expected. Despite the great impression he left in the Spanish League PalmHe does not have the confidence of the Dortmund coach. Niko Kovac. To make matters worse, this week he had a chance in the Champions League match against Villarreal and missed a penalty kick.

He has had very limited involvement with the Germans, playing just 127 minutes in 10 matches between the Bundesliga, Champions League and German Cup, scoring just one goal and one assist. His arrival at Borussia Dortmund was also affected by an initial injury. The player is uncomfortable with his current situation and is considering a possible return to La Liga. Sevilla’s interest comes from afar, and was strengthened after his outstanding performance in the previous season with Las Palmas, where he played on loan. Despite the decline of the Canary team. Silva was the team’s top scorer with 10 goals Between the league and the King’s Cup in 25 matches, he re-evaluated himself significantly. Some numbers that made Dortmund bet heavily on his signature.

Competition for Silva

Silva’s potential arrival to Sanchez Pizjuan, through a loan through which Dortmund seeks to re-evaluate the player, faces important obstacles, such as his high salary of 4.1 million euros per year, which Sevilla will have to partly bear.

Moreover, there is Interest from other clubs in major European leaguesincluding according to some sources from the eternal rival player environment, Real Betis and ValenciaThis certainly does not facilitate negotiations. Sevilla, on the other hand, has no free chips in its squad to sign new players, so it must first release other players.

It is clear, however, that Sevilla are looking for a ‘9’ in the January market, and that Fabio Silva is very popular despite the financial difficulties faced by the operation. Silva also intends to find minutes in the search for a ticket among those who have been called up with Portugal to participate in the finals world From next year. In November 2024, he made his debut for Roberto Martinez’s first team.