{"id":919827,"date":"2026-07-14T17:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/transfer-venezia-sporting-director-issues-akor-adams-update-ahead-of-e16m-move\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T17:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:13:23","slug":"transfer-venezia-sporting-director-issues-akor-adams-update-ahead-of-e16m-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/transfer-venezia-sporting-director-issues-akor-adams-update-ahead-of-e16m-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer: Venezia sporting director issues Akor Adams update ahead of \u20ac16m move"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Akor Adams of Sevilla FC celebrates a goal. Copyright: xJosexLuisxContrerasxImago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Super Eagles striker Akor Adams is edging closer to joining newly promoted Italian side Venezia after spending just 18 months in Sevilla, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 26-year-old moved to the Ram\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez Pizju\u00e1n Stadium from Ligue 1 side Montpellier in January 2025, joining for just \u20ac5.5m.<\/p>\n

Muscle injuries disrupted his first five months in Spain, limiting him to just four appearances across all competitions, where he scored no goals, and Sevilla escaped relegation by one point.<\/p>\n

The pre-season leaning into the 2025\/2026 season proved pivotal for Akor Adams as he broke into the Super Eagles squad, scoring on his debut against Lesotho in October.<\/p>\n

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Akor Adams seen celebrating after scoring a goal against Portugal. Copyright: ImagoxLuisxLoureirox luisloureiro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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In all, Adams ended the season with 10 league goals, helping Sevilla secure top-flight status for yet another campaign as they escaped demotion by just a point.<\/p>\n

Sevilla had a change of ownership towards the end of last season and are looking to free up space in their books for wages in the upcoming campaign. As such, the club are compelled to sell their valuable players, and Akor tops that list, alongside French midfielder Lucien Agoum\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The former FC Sogndal striker was informed by the club that they’ll have to look elsewhere, against his preference, because of the financial situation of the record UEFA Europa League Champions.<\/p>\n

With personal terms already agreed, Venezia saw their initial \u20ac10m offer rejected by the Andalusian club<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Venezia celebrate their Serie A promotion. Copyright: ImagoxIPAxSport\/ABACAx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, an improved \u20ac16m offer was met with a positive response by Sevilla<\/a>, and both clubs have shaken hands over the deal, with formalities in place to make sure a transfer is completed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

Venezia’s sporting director, Filippo Antonelli, spoke about the situation between both clubs and the striker involved, alongside their plans to sign more players before the transfer window slams shut this summer.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Serie A side Venezia have agreed deal to sign Akor Adams from Sevilla, as ABC reported.<\/p>\n

\u20ac16m deal done for the striker to join from Sevilla, the Nigerian has accepted. \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec pic.twitter.com\/tfHtPqWBDm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cI promise I’ll tell you everything, but I’d like to do it when everything is closed. Akor Adams? It’s a very advanced negotiation, but there are things to be defined.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the market I will tell you every detail of every negotiation,\u201d the 48-year-old said in quotes revealed by Calciomercato<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow it will be fair to respect the instructions of the coach. We’ll consider whether to sign an extra midfielder and understand what to do. <\/p>\n

\u201cA second goalkeeper may be missing, a central defender and then we see. We want a team as competitive as possible for our goals. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe exits will then be an important factor,\u201d the former Monza midfielder concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Akor Adams celebrates a goal for Sevilla. Copyright: ImagoxJoaquinxCorcherox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Venezia kick off their Serie A season with a home game against Lecce at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on the 23rd of August.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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