The Dutch midfielder Calvin Stengs, 27, has terminated his contract with Feyenoord and is now a free agent. Sevilla FC sees his signing as a market opportunity with no transfer fee.
Sevilla FC has turned its attention to attacking midfielder Calvin Stengs, who became a free agent after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Feyenoord on July 22, 2026. The 27-year-old Dutch player said goodbye to his teammates during pre-season in Brussels and is now looking for a new project to regain continuity.
Stengs, who has represented the Netherlands eight times and scored three goals for the national team, has a career marked by flashes of quality and a history of injuries that have hampered his recent seasons. Trained at AZ Alkmaar, he overcame a serious anterior cruciate ligament rupture in 2017 and was later transferred to Nice for around 10 million euros. After a successful loan at Royal Antwerp, where he won the Belgian league and cup, he signed for Feyenoord.
At the Rotterdam club, Stengs played 59 matches, scoring 9 goals and providing 21 assists. His best season was 2023-24, in which he netted 8 goals and made 17 assists in 43 matches, standing out in the Champions League against Celtic and Lazio. In its farewell statement, Feyenoord recalled the titles won with the player: the KNVB Beker and the Johan Cruijff Schaal.
Stengs' profile fits Sevilla FC's search for a creative player who can complement their offensive rotation without the need for a significant investment. As a free agent, his signing would only involve the cost of his salary, which at Feyenoord was estimated between 2.3 and 2.45 million euros gross annually. His current market value is around 4-4.5 million, far from the 20-25 million he reached at his peak.
However, the risk is evident: injuries have affected his last two campaigns, and the club will need to thoroughly assess his physical condition before making any offer. Stengs, for his part, has stated that his priority is "to be able to play football," hinting that he is looking for a team where he can have a prominent role.
The sporting management of Sevilla FC, led by Víctor Orta, views the operation as a low-cost market opportunity that could strengthen their offensive line. The player, who can act as an attacking midfielder or winger, is known for his dribbling, game vision, and ability to create chances in the final third of the pitch.
In the current market context, with Sevilla FC in need of quality reinforcements without high expenditures, the option of Stengs gains momentum. However, competition could arise from other European clubs that are also monitoring the Dutchman. The outcome will depend on negotiations and the physical guarantees the player can provide.
For now, Calvin Stengs' name is on the table at Sánchez-Pizjuán, and his potential arrival would represent a smart move if his full recovery is confirmed. The summer market still has days ahead, and Sevilla FC is looking to seize the opportunities that arise.
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