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Barcelona make last-ditch effort to hijack Sevilla transfer but striker prepared to snub La Liga champions

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<p>Barcelona made a surprise late bid to sign Ponferradina forward Alex Costa, despite the player already undergoing a medical with Sevilla. The 22-year-old had reached a verbal agreement with Sevilla for a three-year deal and was expected to sign imminently before Barca entered the picture. However, the young starlet is all set to snub La Liga Champions</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Sevilla had moved decisively and quietly, with club officials convinced of Costa’s potential and determined to integrate him into their B team, Sevilla Atletico, with a clear pathway to the first team. Barcelona’s interest came amid minor delays in paperwork finalisation. However, Costa’s entourage insists he remains committed to Sevilla’s project despite Barca’s late call, according to a report from <a href="https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/futbol/sevilla-fc/alex-costa-deja-claro-deseo-ante-irrupcion-del-barcelona-20250709-503346.html" target="_blank"><em>Estadio Deportivo</em></a><em>.</em></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Playing for Ponferradina, Costa recorded eight goals and three assists in 31 matches during the 2024-25 campaign. His strong performances not only sparked interest from La Liga clubs but also positioned him as a key talent capable of making the jump to top-flight football.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Sevilla remain confident after the reported meeting with the starlet's entourage, despite Barca’s intervention. He underwent a medical last Monday with Los Rojiblancos. The final paperwork is expected to be signed shortly between Sevilla, Ponferradina and Costa’s representatives.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ALEX COSTA?

Barcelona make last-ditch effort to hijack Sevilla transfer but striker prepared to snub La Liga champions | Goal.com

Barcelona tried to hijack Alex Costa’s transfer at the last moment, but the striker appears set on Sevilla FC, where a clearer path awaits.

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