Contract with FCA expires
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Although Sevilla FC has fought its way back into mid-table, coach Xavier García Pimienta still wants to strengthen his squad in the coming transfer window. The focus is on a variable winger, as ex-Herthan player Chidera Ejuke (26) will be out injured for a longer period of time and captain Jesús Navas (39) will end his career during the winter break. According to consistent media reports from Spain, the LaLiga club found what they were looking for in the Bundesliga.
It was first said by “Estadio Deportivo” and “Canal Sur Radio” that Rubén Vargas from FC Augsburg was the top candidate in Seville. Although there are several interested parties for the Swiss European Championship driver, the Nervionenses’ request is the only one that appeals to the 26-year-old. Vargas, who speaks fluent Spanish because his father is from the Dominican Republic, wants to play in LaLiga. The attacker’s advisor is said to be in talks with those responsible at Sevilla.
According to “Relevo”, they are already preparing an initial offer for FC Augsburg, which is demanding a transfer fee of 2.5 million euros for Vargas, whose contract expires at the end of the season. However, the financial situation does not allow Sevilla to make any big leaps. In the summer, the club slipped from fourth place to 20th in the salary cap ranking. Without departures, “Marca” puts the total budget for the winter transfer window including salary at a maximum of 4 million euros, and the transfer fee for Vargas – who is not expected to be the only new signing – would have to be very low.
FC Augsburg actually wants to keep Sevilla target Vargas
In addition, the people of Fuggerstadt actually want to keep the Swiss. In mid-September, sports director Marinko Jurendic confirmed that he would soon begin talks. Shortly afterwards, an ankle injury put Vargas out of action. The attacker only made his comeback against FC Bayern (0:3) last Friday. The competition on offense is now so great that he is faced with a “difficult choice,” emphasized coach Jess Thorup. With a market value of 9 million euros, Vargas, together with new signing Frank Onyeka (26), is the most valuable player in the Augsburg squad – and one of the most valuable Bundesliga professionals with an expiring contract.
