Eleven players left Sevilla FC on loan during the two transfer windows of the past season. Some did so because they had no room on the roster, while others sought opportunities as youth players. Regardless, all of them left Nervión with the aim of finding their best version to return to the Andalusian city. The loans have yielded some positive results in some cases, and less promising ones in others.
Sevilla FC Loan Players: A Mixed Bag of Performances
Carmona: From Sevilla FC to Elche
Four players from Sevilla FC’s academy were loaned to other teams. José Ángel Carmona joined Elche CF in the winter. The young player from Viso del Alcor has played 594 minutes in Elche, adding to the 976 minutes he played with Sevilla FC, totaling over 1500 minutes in the highest level of Spanish football. Since joining Elche in the last transfer window, Carmona has been an important player for coach Beccacece, starting in eight games out of the nine he was called up for. An injury sustained in a game against FC Barcelona sidelined Carmona for two months, causing him to miss the end of the season. The most negative aspect for the youth player is his team’s relegation, although his continuity at Elche is still possible.
First Division Loan Players
Two Sevilla FC players were loaned to LaLiga Santander teams. Ludwig Augustinsson started at English club Aston Villa, but a lack of playing time led him to move to Mallorca. The Swede has only appeared in four games for Mallorca. An injury during national team training in March prevented him from accumulating the desired minutes, and his sports situation does not seem to improve. On the other hand, Óscar Rodríguez moved to Celta Vigo. In Celta, the player from Talavera de la Reina has been crucial, playing over 1500 minutes and helping the team secure their place in the league.
Delaney and Januzaj: No Room at Sevilla FC
Five Sevilla FC players were loaned to other leagues. Thomas Delaney and Adnan Januzaj were forced to leave in the winter transfer window. The need for reinforcements in the winter and the lack of space for new players left the Danish and Belgian players without a spot on the team. Delaney returned to the Bundesliga to join Hoffenheim, where he has only played 344 minutes. Januzaj moved to Turkey, playing 531 minutes and scoring two goals for Basaksehir FK. Both players are not expected to be part of Sevilla FC’s plans. The good performances of players like Lucas Ocampos, who has been called up by Argentina again, leave no room for players like Januzaj, so they will need to find a new team.
Idrissi and Rony Lopes: Significant Contributors
Oussama Idrissi and Rony Lopes left Sevilla FC on loan during the summer transfer window. Both have played crucial roles at Feyenoord and Troyes, respectively. The Moroccan player won the Eredivisie title, playing 1430 minutes, scoring four goals, and providing six assists. He also participated in the Europa League, scoring three goals and two assists in seven matches. In the European competition, Feyenoord was eliminated by Roma, who played the final against Sevilla FC and ultimately lost to the Spanish team.
Rony Lopes played in France’s Ligue 1 with Troyes. He has been essential to coach Patrick Kisnorbo’s plans. Although the team was relegated, the Portuguese player’s performance has been outstanding. He accumulated over 2300 minutes, scoring seven goals and providing five assists during his fourth experience in French football. Next summer, he will return to Sevilla FC with the goal of convincing coach Mendilibar, if he accepts the renewal offer, and staying on the team.
Strong Performances from Iván Romero and Kike Salas
One of the youth players who left Sevilla FC during the last transfer window was Kike Salas. The player from Morón de la Frontera played alongside Carmona in several matches, making his debut against RCD Espanyol with Lopetegui as the coach. The Sevilla Atlético player moved to Tenerife in January to strengthen the defense. There, he played 403 minutes and finished in a commendable tenth position. Salas has participated in three competitions this year, starting the season in the Second Federation, being called up 27 times for the first team, and ending the season at CD Tenerife. The latter are interested in extending Salas’ loan for the next season, given his good performance.
Iván Romero also headed to the Canary Islands. The Sevilla FC striker joined Tenerife in the transfer window and has been a key player. In 2355 minutes, he scored four goals and provided five assists, attracting the attention of several teams, even from the First Division, whoare interested in having him in their ranks. The young forward’s future is uncertain, as he could stay at Sevilla FC, be loaned again, or even be sold with a buy-back option.
Mixed Results for Sevilla FC’s Loan Players
In summary, some loan players have shown great potential and could be part of Sevilla FC’s plans for the future, like Carmona, Idrissi, Rony Lopes, Iván Romero, and Kike Salas. Others, like Augustinsson, Delaney, and Januzaj, have not had significant impacts on their loan teams and may need to find new clubs to continue their careers.
It remains to be seen what Sevilla FC’s technical staff will decide for each player. The loan system has given these players the opportunity to develop and gain experience, which could be valuable for the Andalusian club’s future. The summer transfer window will be crucial to determine the fate of these players and how Sevilla FC’s roster will look for the upcoming season.
