Sevilla Sign Oscar Rodriguez From Real Madrid
Oscar Rodriguez departs Real Madrid to sign a five-year deal with Sevilla
Sevilla have won the race for the highly coveted Oscar Rodriguez, who arrives from Real Madrid on a five-year deal.
Oscar, 22, will reportedly cost Sevilla €16million for 75 per cent of his ownership rights, with Madrid retaining the remaining 25 per cent.
Leganes were unable to repeat the feat in 2019-20 as they were relegated on the final day of the season, but Oscar still managed to enjoy a fine campaign individually.
His haul of nine goals made him Leganes' top-scorer and he also supplied a pair of assists.
A fine technician and dead-ball specialist, Oscar's arrival will help alleviate the loss of Ever Banega.
Experienced Argentine playmaker Banega joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab after helping Sevilla to a sixth Europa League crown against Inter.
Oscar had been strongly linked with several other clubs, particularly Milan, but he moves to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan where he will get a taste of Champions League football.
The transfer caps a special couple of weeks for the midfielder, who received his first call-up to Spain's senior side on August 20.
It is reported that, as part of the deal, Sevilla will keep Madrid informed of any bids they receive for highly rated centre-back Jules Kounde.