Sevilla FC changes target and Getafe focuses on Orel Mangala

Sevilla FC seeks Kochorashvili

Sevilla FC wants Goiorgi Kochorashvili to strengthen its midfield. The club from Nervión has the green light from the Georgian, who has prioritized the Sevillian proposal over others, including the one from Getafe. Precisely, the blue team is closing the incorporation of Orel Mangala, as it has found out about Kochorashvili's desire to play for Sevilla.

Why it matters for Getafe

The entity's desire is to have the Georgian at the beginning of next week, just when the team of García Plaza returns to work in the capital to prepare for the league opener against Rayo Vallecano. In this situation, the conversations with the Lisbon club continue to refine the details to close the operation.

What comes next?

After the strong advance on Wednesday, Sevilla and Sporting maintain open communication, although there are still details to be refined to close the operation at 100%. In fact, Kochorashvili is waiting for the final OK to travel to Sevilla and undergo the medical examination prior to signing the contract.

The signing of Kochorashvili will serve as a replacement for Djibril Sow, who was scheduled to undergo a medical examination with Genoa on Thursday to sign his new contract. Sow's departure will leave four million euros in the Sevillian coffers and free up a high-profile player, which will help Sevilla meet its pending registrations.

Getafe focuses on Mangala

Getafe is close to closing the loan of Mangala, who is expected to arrive in Madrid on Friday to finalize his contract. Lyon was looking for an exit for the 28-year-old Belgian midfielder, which has given the green light to the loan, in which the Madrid team will take care of 50% of the player's fee.

Getafe's league standing

Getafe finished the 2024-2025 season in 8th place in the league, with 41 points, 12 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses in 31 games. Currently, the team has 27 goals scored and 32 conceded, with a -5 difference. In the next season, Getafe will face Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas Stadium on February 21, 2027, in the 13th round of the league.