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.
The gifted midfielder came through Madrid s academy but had spent the two previous seasons on loan with Leganes in LaLiga, helping them to preserve their top-flight status in 2018-19.
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.
, primer refuerzo del para la temporada 20/21.
¡Bienvenido, Óscar!
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC)
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.
