Sevilla FC has reached an agreement for the signing of left-back Julio Díaz from Atlético de Madrid, moving ahead of Levante UD. The deal includes the purchase of 50% of his rights.
Sevilla FC has made a significant move in the transfer market by closing the signing of 22-year-old left-back Julio Díaz from Atlético de Madrid. The Seville club has moved ahead of Levante UD, who had practically secured the player, and has reached an agreement that will be formalised in the coming days.
The operation, according to sources close to the negotiation, involves the purchase of 50% of the player's rights, a formula that allows Sevilla to control costs and ensure future profit. The cost of the signing is not high, and the club considers Díaz a valuable asset.
Julio Díaz, a product of Atlético de Madrid's youth academy, has demonstrated a balance between defence and attack during his loan spells and training with the first team, fitting well into Luis García Plaza's scheme. The Sevilla coach was looking for a full-back with pace and the ability to reach the byline, and Díaz fits that profile.
Díaz's arrival forces Sevilla to restructure their squad in the left-back position. Currently, the club has three players for that position: Suazo, Pedrosa, and Oso. According to the sporting plan, Pedrosa is likely to leave, and Oso is in negotiations with Olympiacos. The club plans to offload at least one of them to make room for the new signing and ease the wage bill.
Levante UD, who had led the bidding until the last moment, withdrew upon seeing that the player was leaning towards the Sevilla project. Díaz, who had not yet signed with the Granota team, chose Sevilla after evaluating the sporting options and the role he would have in the team.
From the player's environment, they highlight his personality and professionalism, despite his youth, and see him as ready to compete for a starting position in a demanding club like Sevilla. His ability to adapt to different tactical contexts, both as a full-back in a four-man defence and as a wing-back in a five-man defence, makes him a versatile player.
The operation, which has been closed unexpectedly, reinforces Sevilla's commitment to young talent with potential. The club, which is looking to balance its squad after several departures, adds a player trained in Atlético de Madrid's youth system, a profile that has traditionally performed well in Nervión.
Julio Díaz is expected to join pre-season training in the coming days, once the final administrative details and necessary departures in the left-back position are resolved. Sevilla is confident that the Atlético academy graduate will bring freshness and competition to a key position.
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