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Sevilla's top scorer from last season, Akor Adams, has been officially transferred to Venezia for a fixed fee of over €16 million, potentially rising to €23 million with variables. The Nigerian striker scored 10 goals last season, crucial for Sevilla's La Liga survival. His departure leaves a significant gap in attack, with only Isaac Romero as the remaining recognized striker. Sporting director José Ignacio Navarro faces the difficult task of finding a replacement on a tight budget. Coach García Plaza has acknowledged the team's lack of finishing in early friendlies. Adams left a farewell message on Instagram, stating 'I came, I saw, I conquered.' He signed a four-year contract with Venezia worth €1.5 million per season.
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Updated: 23/07/2026 - 11:24 CEST
Transfer Details
Yesterday, Wednesday, the transfer of Akor Adams to Venezia was made official. The deal includes:
- More than €16 million in fixed fees
- Potential to reach up to €23 million if performance-related variables are met
With the departure of the Nigerian striker—likely Sevilla's biggest sale this summer—the club loses its top scorer from last season. Adams was instrumental in securing Sevilla's top-flight survival, netting ten goals despite facing criticism. Key strikes against Espanyol and Villarreal at La Cerámica remain memorable.
The Search for a Replacement
Although the transfer provides a significant boost to Sevilla's tight planning—Adams left for a little more than three times the fee Sevilla paid to sign him from Montpellier—the sporting directorate, led by José Ignacio Navarro, now faces the difficult task of finding his replacement without depleting the budget.
Manager García Plaza currently has only Isaac Romero as a recognized striker. The first two friendlies of the summer have exposed the team's lack of finishing.
Upcoming Friendlies
- Tonight (9:00 PM): Sevilla face Córdoba to measure the evolution of the project, following a victory against Juventud de Torremolinos (decided by a penalty goal from Miguel Sierra) and a narrow defeat against KS Cracovia.
- Next Sunday (same time): Sevilla will play Ceuta at the Jesús Navas stadium, this time behind closed doors.
García Plaza's Plan
The youth academy will continue to play an important role. After the last test in Poland, García Plaza outlined his approach:
"My idea is that in one of the matches the players play 45 minutes per group, and in the second that the first-team players reach 70 or 75 minutes, which is the progression we have to follow."
Farewell Message: "I Came, I Saw, I Conquered"
Akor Adams posted a farewell message on Instagram addressed to the club and its fans:
"I gave everything for this badge and I am proud to have defended it. Thank you for your incredible support, which I will always carry with me. I wish the club and all the fans the best for the future. I came, I saw, I conquered."
Adams has signed for four seasons with Venezia and will earn a salary of €1.5 million per season, as reported in Italy.
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- Adams: "I chose Venezia because of the extraordinary project they are building"
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