Countdown Sevilla Exclude Ejuke as exit looms this summer

Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke faces a one‑year contract countdown as Sevilla have excluded him from their pre‑season friendlies, signalling that his exit looms this summer. The club’s decision underscores the urgency to resolve his future before the transfer window shuts, leaving the Nigerian international in limbo.

Sevilla signed Ejuke in the summer of 2024 on a free transfer after his contract with CSKA Moscow expired, hoping the former Hertha Berlin forward would bolster the Rojiblancos’ attacking options. The Nigerian winger arrived with expectations to add pace and creativity on the flanks. His addition was part of a broader strategy to refresh the squad ahead of the new campaign.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Ejuke continues to train with Sevilla’s first team but has been left out of the pre‑season friendlies to expedite his departure this summer. The exclusion is intended to signal that his exit is imminent and to pressure potential suitors. The move highlights the club’s desire to sort out his future before the window closes.

With one year remaining on his deal, Ejuke could leave Sevilla on a free transfer if a buyer is not secured before the contract expires. This situation adds pressure on both player and club to reach an agreement promptly.

Ejuke has been linked with clubs in Major League Soccer, Belgium and the Gulf states of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. These rumors illustrate the broad range of markets monitoring his availability.

In the 2023‑24 season he made 27 appearances for Sevilla, recording one goal and one assist. The modest return may have contributed to the current uncertainty over his role.

His compatriot Akor Adams already departed Sevilla, completing a transfer to newly promoted Serie A side Venezia. The exit of another Nigerian underlines the shifting dynamics within the squad.