Sevilla FC Confirms Luis García Plaza as Coach for 2026-27 Preseason
Sevilla FC has confirmed Luis García Plaza will remain head coach for the 2026-27 season after his contract automatically renewed. Preseason begins July 3 with medical exams, and field training starts July 6 at Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios. The club’s sale process involving Sergio Ramos briefly raised the possibility of hiring José Bordalás, but negotiations collapsed in late May. Two friendlies are set: against KS Cracovia (July 19) and Bayer Leverkusen (August 8).
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Sevilla Recovers Carmona Before Pre-Season Trip to Poland
Sevilla completed their final training session at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City before departing for a pre-season expedition to Poland. The team received positive news as youth academy player José Ángel Carmona returned to full training after recovering from a contusion that kept him in the gym on Thursday. The session began with a tactical talk from coach Luis García Plaza. Notable absences included Marcao, while injured players Andrés Castrín, Juanlu Sánchez, and Alfon González did specific recovery work. Akor Adams trained with the group amid his ongoing transfer negotiations with Venezia, a situation also involving defender Tanguy Nianzou, who remains in France awaiting a decision from Lille. Sevilla will fly from San Pablo airport to Krakow this afternoon. The squad has a training session scheduled for Saturday at KS Cracovia's facilities, and the two teams will face each other on Sunday at 4:00 PM. Sevilla will begin their return trip on Monday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Recovers Carmona Before Pre-Season Trip to Poland
Sevilla completed their final training session at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City before traveling to Poland for their first pre-season trip. Manager Luis García Plaza received positive news as youth academy player José Ángel Carmona returned to full training after recovering from a contusion that kept him in the gym on Thursday. The session began with a tactical talk, with notable absences including Marcao, while injured players Andrés Castrín, Juanlu Sánchez, and Alfon González did specific recovery work. Akor Adams trained with the group amid ongoing transfer negotiations with Venezia, a situation also involving defender Tanguy Nianzou, who remains in France awaiting Lille's decision. Sevilla will depart from San Pablo airport to Krakow this afternoon. The squad has a training session scheduled for Saturday at KS Cracovia's facilities, followed by a friendly match against the Polish side on Sunday at 4:00 PM. The team will return to Seville next Monday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Recovers Carmona Ahead of Preseason Trip to Poland
Sevilla completed its final training session at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City before traveling to Poland for a preseason friendly. The team received positive news as youth academy player José Ángel Carmona returned to full training after recovering from a contusion that kept him in the gym on Thursday. The session began with a tactical talk by coach Luis García Plaza. Notable absences included Marcao, while injured players Andrés Castrín, Juanlu Sánchez, and Alfon González did specific recovery work. Akor Adams trained with the group as his transfer to Venezia remains pending, a situation also involving Tanguy Nianzou, who is in France awaiting a decision from Lille. Sevilla will fly from San Pablo airport to Krakow this afternoon. The squad has a training session scheduled for Saturday at KS Cracovia's facilities, and the two teams will face each other on Sunday at 4:00 PM. The Sevilla players will return on Monday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla's Penultimate Training Session Before Krakow Trip
Sevilla FC held their penultimate training session on July 16, 2026, before traveling to Krakow, Poland for a preseason friendly against KS Cracovia on Sunday at 4:00 PM. José Ángel Carmona worked in the gym due to a contusion and is expected to rejoin the group on Friday. Marcao trained on grass with individualized work. Striker Akor Adams continues training normally while awaiting final details of his transfer to Venezia. Peque was sidelined. Unavailable players include Castrín (pubalgia recovery), Oso (mild right ankle sprain), and Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas (still on vacation after World Cup duty with Switzerland). Nianzou awaits a move to Lille. Alfon will miss the start of LaLiga with a 7-8 week absence. Joan Jordán, Rafa Mir, Gattoni, and Cardoso remain separated from the team pending exit agreements.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Starts Preseason Week Without Sangante, Akor Adams Still Training
Sevilla FC began its second week of preseason training on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City. Defender Arouna Sangante was absent from group training due to load management, working instead in the gym. Nigerian striker Akor Adams trained normally with teammates despite a preliminary transfer agreement with Venezia for €16 million plus variables, pending final details. Injured absentees included Andrés Castrín, Marcao (muscle edema), and Alfon González. Oso and Manu Bueno returned to full training after recovering from ankle and tibia issues respectively. Tanguy Nianzou remains in France awaiting medical clearance for a move to Lille. Swiss internationals Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas are resting after Switzerland's World Cup elimination. Sevilla prepares for a friendly against KS Cracovia in Poland.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaMiguel Sierra's Penalty Decides Sevilla's First Preseason Friendly
Sevilla FC began their 2026 preseason with a narrow 1-0 victory over Juventud Torremolinos in a closed-door friendly at the Estadio Jesús Navas. The match, played on July 11, 2026, featured new coach Luis García Plaza's tactical approach with attacking full-backs and high pressing. The only goal came in the 47th minute when Miguel Sierra converted a penalty after a foul on Jesús Cruz. Sevilla dominated possession and created several chances, including two one-on-one opportunities for Ibra Sow that were not converted. The match saw debuts for Arouna Sangante and Jon Guridi, and a large number of reserve team players featured in the second half. Juventud Torremolinos rarely threatened Sevilla's goal. The team now looks ahead to their next preseason fixture against KS Cracovia.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVlachodimos Begins Preseason with Sevilla After Passing Medical Tests
Sevilla FC completed its third day of preseason training on July 8, 2026, with Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos rejoining the squad on loan from Newcastle United after passing medical examinations. The team slowed the pace following two days of double sessions, preparing for a friendly against Juventud Torremolinos. Isaac Romero, Andrés Castrín, and Arouna Sangante did not train on the pitch, performing load control work in the gym instead. Meanwhile, several players remain separated from the group: Joan Jordán (whose agency is considering suing Sevilla), Fábio Cardoso, Federico Gattoni, and Rafa Mir. Tanguy Nianzou is in France, and Chidera Ejuke has special permission to return late. Additionally, Sevilla players Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas helped Switzerland reach the World Cup quarterfinals by eliminating Colombia on penalties.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVlachodimos Begins Preseason with Sevilla as Squad Prepares for Friendlies
On July 8, 2026, Sevilla FC completed its third day of preseason training at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City. Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, returning on loan from Newcastle, passed medical exams and joined the squad under coach Luis García Plaza. Gabriel Suazo also trained with the group. The team slowed the pace after double sessions, focusing on recovery ahead of a friendly against Juventud Torremolinos on Saturday. Isaac Romero, Andrés Castrín, and Arouna Sangante did not train on the pitch, performing load control in the gym instead. They joined long-term injured Alfon González and other discards training separately. Meanwhile, Joan Jordán remains separated from the group amid threats from his agency to sue Sevilla. Rafa Mir trains alone pending his contractual situation, Tanguy Nianzou is in France, and Chidera Ejuke has special permission to return late. Additionally, Sevilla players Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas helped Switzerland reach the World Cup quarterfinals by eliminating Colombia on penalties.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaCardoso, Gattoni, and Jordán Excluded from Sevilla's Plans, Train Separately
Sevilla FC's preseason training continues under coach Luis García Plaza, with three more players—Fábio Cardoso, Federico Gattoni, and Joan Jordán—being left out of the squad and training separately while their futures are resolved. They join a list of absentees including Tanguy Nianzou and Rafa Mir, who are also seeking exits. Injured players Alfon González (two-month layoff) and Chidera Ejuke (bureaucratic issues) were absent, while Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas are participating in the World Cup. On a positive note, Chilean left-back Gabriel Suazo returned from vacation and attended the session but did not train with the group. New signings Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, Arouna Sangante, and Lucien Agoumé are integrating. The team will hold another closed-door evening session ahead of their first friendly against Juventud Torremolinos on Saturday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaCardoso, Gattoni, and Jordán Omitted from Sevilla's Plans, Train Separately
Sevilla FC completed its third preseason training session under coach Luis García Plaza, notably expanding the list of players not part of the coach's plans. Fábio Cardoso, Federico Gattoni, and Joan Jordán were told to train separately while their transfer situations are resolved. They join a list that already includes Tanguy Nianzou and Rafa Mir, who is studying a contractual separation. Also absent were injured Alfon González, out for two months, and Chidera Ejuke due to bureaucratic issues. Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas are away playing in the World Cup. The positive note was the return of Chilean left-back Gabriel Suazo, who arrived in Seville but did not yet train with the group. Akor Adams and Odysseas Vlachodimos are also expected soon. New signings Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, Arouna Sangante, and Lucien Agoumé continued to integrate. The team will hold another closed-door session in preparation for their first friendly against Juventud Torremolinos on Saturday.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Completes First Preseason Training with Nine Absences and Rafa Mir Sidelined
Sevilla FC completed its first preseason training session on Monday at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City under new coach Luis García Plaza. The session featured a welcome corridor for new signings Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, and Arouna Sangante, while Adrià Pedrosa returned from a loan at Elche. However, nine players were absent: Rafa Mir remained apart from the team as the club pursues his immediate exit, winger Alfon González suffered a fibrillar tear in his right quadriceps, and Chidera Ejuke was absent due to unresolved bureaucratic details. Others absent with permission to rejoin later include Odysseas Vlachodimos, Tanguy Nianzou, Gabriel Suazo, and Akor Adams, while World Cup participants Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas are also missing. Coach García Plaza will impose double sessions this week, with the first preseason friendly scheduled for Saturday at 9:00 PM against Juventud Torremolinos at Estadio Jesús Navas.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla completes first preseason training with nine absences and Rafa Mir sidelined
Sevilla FC completed its first preseason training session on Monday at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City under new coach Luis García Plaza. The team held a welcome tunnel for three new signings: Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, and Arouna Sangante. Notable presences included Adrià Pedrosa returning from a loan at Elche. The session was marked by nine absences: Rafa Mir was kept apart from the squad as the club seeks his immediate departure; Alfon González suffered a fibrillar tear in his right quadriceps; Chidera Ejuke was absent due to bureaucratic issues; and Odysseas Vlachodimos, Tanguy Nianzou, Gabriel Suazo, Akor Adams, Djibril Sow, and Rubén Vargas had permission to rejoin later. The coach plans double sessions throughout the week to prepare for the first summer friendly against Juventud Torremolinos on Saturday at 9:00 PM.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla FC 2026-27 Season Begins With Medical Check-Ups and New Signings
Sevilla FC kicked off the 2026-27 season with mandatory medical check-ups at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City. The session featured returning players like Juanlu Sánchez, Isaac Romero, and Alfon González (back from Villarreal loan), alongside new signings Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias, and Arouna Sangante, as well as academy talents Nico Guillén and Miguel Sierra. Stress tests and blood analyses continue Sunday ahead of the first on-field session Monday under coach Luis García Plaza, who begins his first full season at Nervión with double sessions planned. The summer debut is set for July 11 against Juventud de Torremolinos. World Cup internationals Djibril Sow, Rubén Vargas, Akor Adams, and Odysseas Vlachodimos will join later due to international commitments. Nine academy players will start preseason with the first team to compensate for absences.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla 2026-27 Season Begins with Medical Check-Ups and New Signings
Sevilla FC has started its 2026-27 preseason with mandatory medical check-ups at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City. The squad, including returning loanees like Alfon González and new signings Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias, and Arouna Sangante, gathered for stress tests and blood analyses. Academy players Nico Guillén and Miguel Sierra also participated. Coach Luis García Plaza will lead the first training session on Monday, with double sessions planned ahead of the July 11 friendly against Juventud de Torremolinos. Several players are absent due to World Cup commitments, including Swiss internationals Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas, striker Akor Adams, and goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. To fill gaps, nine academy players will join the preseason, including goalkeepers Rafa Romero, Loren Luchino, and Sergio Recio, among others.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla 2026-27 Preseason Kicks Off with Medical Check-Ups and New Signings
Sevilla FC's 2026-27 season officially began on July 4, 2026, with mandatory medical check-ups at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City. The day featured reunions after holidays and the introduction of new signings Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias, and Arouna Sangante, alongside returning loanees like Alfon González and academy talents Nico Guillén and Miguel Sierra. Stress tests and blood work continue on Sunday, leading to the first pitch session under new head coach Luis García Plaza on Monday. The Madrid-born coach will implement double sessions from day one, preparing for the summer opener on July 11 against Juventud de Torremolinos. Several first-team players are absent due to World Cup commitments, including Swiss internationals Djibril Sow and Rubén Vargas, striker Akor Adams, and goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. To fill gaps, nine academy players have been called up for preseason, including goalkeepers Rafa Romero, Loren Luchino, and Sergio Recio, among others.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla FC Kicks Off 2026-27 Preseason with Four Signings and Financial Uncertainty
Sevilla FC began its 2026-27 preseason on July 4, 2026, with medical check-ups at the Ciudad Deportiva, followed by training starting July 6 under coach Luis García Plaza. The club has made four signings so far: Juan Iglesias, Jon Guridi, Arouna Sangante, and Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos (on loan from Newcastle). However, Sevilla faces significant financial uncertainty as it lacks a salary cap to register new players, necessitating sales. Key players likely to be sold include Akor Adams (negotiating with Venezia), Ejuke, and Rubén Vargas. Academy players Oso, Juanlu, Kike Salas, and Carmona could also generate funds. Additionally, Rafa Mir must leave after a sexual assault conviction, likely to the Middle East, while Pedrosa, Cardoso, Gattoni, Nianzou, and Marcao are also expected to depart. The club has scheduled several friendlies, including matches against Juventud Torremolinos, KS Cracovia, Córdoba, Ceuta, NEC Nijmegen, Utrecht, and Bayer Leverkusen, and will hold a training camp in Garderen, Netherlands.
Fútbol en AS.comSevilla Advances Preseason with Four New Signings, Most Since 2019
Sevilla FC's preseason officially begins July 6, 2026, with the club having secured four new signings—Jon Guridi, Juan Iglesias, Arouna Sangante, and Odysseas Vlachodimos—marking the most reinforcements at this point in the summer since the 2019-20 season. Sporting director José Ignacio Navarro, working closely with coach Luis García Plaza, has accelerated planning to avoid the late-window scramble that plagued previous years. The article notes that in the last decade, only the 2019 summer (with six signings under Monchi) surpassed this pace. This strategic shift provides a competitive advantage in LaLiga, as Sevilla already has key players in goal, defense, and midfield ready for training. The club also leveraged free-agent market and a loan deal, emphasizing financial rigor and smart recruitment over past delays.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaNine Sevilla Youth Academy Players to Train with First Team in Preseason
Sevilla FC will begin preseason training on Monday, July 6, 2026, with nine players promoted from its youth academy (Sevilla Atlético) joining the first team squad. The selected players are goalkeepers Rafa Romero, Loren Luchino, and Sergio Recio; center-back Iker Muñoz; midfielders Nico Guillén and Edu Altozano; wingers Manuel Ángel and Jesús Cruz; and striker Ibra Sow. They will undergo medical check-ups this weekend alongside the rest of the squad, except for internationals Djibril Sow, Rubén Vargas, Akor Adams, and Gabriel Suazo, who are on national team duty. The team will train in double sessions under coach Luis García Plaza. Additionally, five other youth players—Alberto Flores, Castrín, Oso, Manu Bueno, and Miguel Sierra—who were already integrated last season will continue with the first team.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla FC Announces Pre-Season Training Camp in Netherlands and Friendlies
Sevilla FC (the Nervión team) has confirmed its pre-season preparation plans, including a training camp near Rotterdam, Netherlands, from July 30 to August 7. During this period, they will play two additional preparatory friendly matches against Dutch clubs NEC Nijmegen and Utrecht. Following the camp, they are scheduled to face German side Bayer Leverkusen on August 8. The report comes from AS Football, a Spanish sports news outlet.
Fútbol en AS.comSevilla FC to Hold Mini Preseason in the Netherlands
Sevilla FC has announced a mini preseason training camp in the Netherlands from July 30 to August 7, 2026, to prepare for the 2026-27 season. The squad, led by Luis García Plaza, will concentrate in Rotterdam and play three friendly matches. The first match is against NEC Nijmegen on July 31 at Goffertstadion, followed by FC Utrecht on August 2 at Galgenwaard Stadium. The camp concludes with a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen on August 8 at Bay Arena in Germany. After the match, the team will return to Seville for the start of LaLiga.
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