Sevilla demands higher fee as Venezia negotiates for Akor Adams transfer
Nigerian striker Akor Adams has agreed personal terms with Serie A side Venezia, but Sevilla is demanding around €15-20 million, rejecting Venezia’s initial €10 million offer. Venezia’s sporting director is in Seville to negotiate. Sevilla needs a high capital gain due to financial restrictions, while Adams remains focused on preparing for next season.
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Akor Adams travels to Italy to finalize transfer to Venezia from Sevilla
Nigerian striker Akor Adams is en route to Italy to complete his transfer from Sevilla to Venezia. The deal, valued at approximately €16.8 million fixed plus €6.7 million in variables, was finalized after negotiations between Venezia's sporting director and Sevilla's management. Adams, who joined Sevilla from Montpellier in January 2025, played only four matches that season due to injury but returned to score 10 goals in 33 appearances last season, helping the team avoid relegation. Sevilla originally paid €5.5 million for him, so the sale generates a significant capital gain to ease the club's financial constraints. Sevilla's sporting director now must find reinforcements for a forward line that currently includes only Isaac Romero and Rafa Mir, the latter being sought for a transfer.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaAkor Adams Set to Join Venezia from Sevilla for €17 Million
Sevilla FC striker Akor Adams, a 26-year-old Nigerian, is expected to transfer to Serie A promoted side Venezia for approximately €17 million, with potential bonuses raising the total to €23.5 million. Adams previously played two seasons at Montpellier, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists, before moving to Sevilla in the winter 2025 transfer window. This season in Andalusia, he has netted 10 goals and added 4 assists. The deal is not yet finalized but would provide significant financial relief for Sevilla, helping them increase their salary cap and register players for next season amid ongoing financial difficulties.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footAkor Adams set to join Venezia from Sevilla for €17 million
Sevilla FC striker Akor Adams, a 26-year-old Nigerian international formerly of Montpellier, is expected to transfer to newly promoted Serie A side Venezia for approximately €17 million, according to Spanish media ABC. The deal, which could rise to €23.5 million with performance-related bonuses, would provide significant financial relief for Sevilla, who are struggling with salary cap issues and need to register players for next season. Adams spent two seasons at Montpellier, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists, before moving to Sevilla in the 2025 winter transfer window. He has impressed in Andalusia this season with 10 goals and 4 assists. The agreement is not yet finalized but is reportedly close to completion.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footAkor Adams set to join Venezia from Sevilla for €17 million
Sevilla FC striker Akor Adams, a 26-year-old Nigerian who previously played for Montpellier, is expected to transfer to newly promoted Serie A side Venezia for approximately €17 million. The deal, reported by Spanish media outlet ABC, could rise to €23.5 million with bonuses tied to performance objectives. Adams spent two seasons at Montpellier, scoring 13 goals and providing 5 assists, before moving to Sevilla in the winter 2025 transfer window. He has impressed in Andalusia this season with 10 goals and 4 assists. The transfer is not yet finalized but would provide significant financial relief for Sevilla, who face salary cap constraints and need to register players for next season.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuAkor Adams Transfer to Venezia Nears Completion
Sevilla and Venezia are in the final stages of negotiations for the transfer of Nigerian striker Akor Adams. A verbal agreement has been reached, with the deal expected to be finalized over the weekend. The transfer fee is approximately 15 million euros plus variables, generating a capital gain of nearly 10 million euros for Sevilla, who originally paid Montpellier 5.5 million euros in January 2025. Adams, 26, has played 37 official matches for Sevilla, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists. The sale is part of Sevilla's strategy to create salary space for new signings and existing players. Adams recently rejoined the team for preseason but is expected to depart shortly for the newly promoted Serie A side.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla and Venezia in Final Stages of Akor Adams Transfer Negotiation
Sevilla and Venezia are in the final stages of negotiating the transfer of Nigerian striker Akor Adams to the Italian Serie A club. A verbal agreement has been reached, with the deal expected to be finalized over the weekend. The transfer is valued at approximately 15 million euros plus variables, generating a capital gain of nearly 10 million euros for Sevilla, who originally paid Montpellier 5.5 million euros for Adams in January 2025. The 26-year-old, 1.90-meter tall forward has scored 10 goals and provided four assists in 37 official matches for Sevilla. His departure is part of Sevilla's strategy to create salary space for new signings and retain existing players. The club is also negotiating the exit of defender Nianzou.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla and Venezia in final negotiations for Akor Adams transfer
Sevilla and Venezia are in the final stages of negotiations for the transfer of Nigerian striker Akor Adams. A verbal agreement has been reached, with the deal expected to be finalized over the weekend. The transfer is valued at approximately 15 million euros plus variables, generating a capital gain of nearly 10 million euros for Sevilla, who originally paid 5.5 million to Montpellier in January 2025. Adams, 26, has played 37 official matches for Sevilla, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists. The sale is part of Sevilla's strategy to create salary space for new signings and retain existing players. Adams recently rejoined the team for preseason but is expected to leave shortly for Venezia, a newly promoted Serie A club.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVenezia Signs Sevilla Forward Akor Adams for €16 Million
Serie A promoted side Venezia has reached an agreement to sign 26-year-old Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Sevilla for €16 million, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano with his iconic 'Here we go.' Adams made 33 appearances for Sevilla last season, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists. Most of his goals came in the second half of the campaign, playing a key role in helping Sevilla avoid relegation. The transfer is expected to bolster Venezia's attacking options as they prepare for their return to Italy's top flight.
虎扑 - 足球Venezia Sporting Director in Seville to Sign Akor Adams
Filippo Antonelli, sporting director of Venezia, arrived in Seville to personally negotiate the signing of Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Sevilla. Adams has already agreed to a four-year pre-contract with Venezia, who are backed by American investment and singer Drake. Sevilla is demanding at least 15 million euros, rejecting Venezia's initial 10 million offer. The sale is driven by Sevilla's need to reduce wage costs and comply with LaLiga financial restrictions. Venezia, recently promoted to Serie A, sees Adams as a reliable striker. The deal could close quickly if Venezia meets Sevilla's asking price.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVenezia Sporting Director in Seville to Negotiate Signing of Akor Adams
Filippo Antonelli, sporting director of Venezia, arrived in Seville on the night of July 8, 2026, to personally negotiate the transfer of Sevilla striker Akor Adams. The Nigerian forward has already agreed to a four-year contract with the Italian Serie A club, which is backed by American investors and singer Drake. Sevilla is demanding at least 15 million euros for the player, rejecting an initial offer of 10 million. The Andalusian club faces financial pressure to reduce its wage bill and generate funds under LaLiga restrictions, making the sale likely if Venezia meets the asking price. The deal could be finalized within hours.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVenezia Sporting Director in Seville to Sign Akor Adams
Filippo Antonelli, sporting director of Venezia, arrived in Seville on the night of July 8, 2026, to personally negotiate the transfer of Sevilla striker Akor Adams. The Nigerian forward has already agreed to a four-year contract with the Italian Serie A club. Sevilla is demanding at least 15 million euros, rejecting an initial 10 million offer. Venezia, recently promoted to Serie A and backed by American investors and singer Drake, is financially capable of meeting the price. Sevilla is under pressure to sell due to La Liga salary cap restrictions and needs the funds to strengthen its squad. The deal could be finalized within hours if Venezia meets the asking price.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaVenezia Sporting Director in Seville to Negotiate Signing of Akor Adams
Filippo Antonelli, the sporting director of Italian Serie A club Venezia, is currently in Seville, Spain, to negotiate the transfer of Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Sevilla FC. The negotiations are taking place on-site at the Nervión stadium. Sevilla has set a minimum asking price of 15 million euros for the forward. The report, sourced from AS Football, indicates that Venezia is actively pursuing the deal to strengthen their attacking options.
Fútbol en AS.comAkor Adams agrees personal terms with Venezia, but Sevilla demands higher fee
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has reportedly reached a personal agreement with newly-promoted Serie A side Venezia, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. However, the transfer is stalled due to a significant gap in valuation. Sevilla, which paid €5.5 million for Adams and values him at €15 million (Transfermarkt), is demanding around €20 million. Venezia's initial offer exceeded €10 million but was deemed insufficient. Adams, Sevilla's top scorer last season with 10 goals, publicly stated he is not focused on transfer rumors and is instead concentrating on preparing for next season's European push. The Nigerian striker's departure is seen as key to Sevilla generating funds for new signings after already confirming seven departures and four arrivals.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaAkor Adams agrees personal terms with Venezia, but Sevilla demands higher fee
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Italian Serie A side Venezia, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. However, the transfer is stalled because Sevilla considers Venezia's initial offer of over €10 million insufficient. The La Liga club is demanding around €20 million for the Nigerian striker, who scored 10 goals last season and is valued at €15 million by Transfermarkt. Sevilla originally paid €5.5 million to Montpellier and needs a high capital gain due to financial restrictions. Despite the negotiations, Adams publicly stated he is not focused on transfer rumors and is instead concentrating on recharging for the next season and helping Sevilla fight for European places.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaAkor Adams reaches agreement with Venezia, but Sevilla demands higher fee
Sevilla striker Akor Adams has reportedly agreed personal terms with Serie A promoted side Venezia, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. However, the transfer is stalled because Sevilla rejects Venezia's initial offer of over €10 million, demanding approximately €20 million for the Nigerian forward who scored 10 goals last season and is valued at €15 million by Transfermarkt. Sevilla originally paid €5.5 million to Montpellier and needs a significant profit margin due to financial constraints. Despite the reported agreement, Adams publicly stated he is not focused on transfer rumors and is concentrating on preparing for next season with Sevilla, aiming for European qualification.
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