Sevilla signs Nigerian striker Akor Adams in N8billion deal

Spanish football club Sevilla has completed the signing of Nigerian striker Akor Adams in a 4.5-year deal worth over  N8billion (€5 million).

The 24-year-old forward from Benue will wear the number 15 shirt. He arrives from Montpellier, a Ligue 1 team, having played 15 games this season, adding three goals and three assists. Last season, he reached double figures as Montpellier’s leading striker, showcasing his potential to deliver in top-flight football.

Adams is expected to be available for manager García Pimienta’s squad ahead of Sevilla’s weekend clash against Getafe.

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Standing at 190cm, Adams brings a commanding physical presence to Sevilla’s front line, offering the team a traditional target man to complement their attacking options. He will link up with fellow Super Eagles players Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho, though the latter is likely to exit the club during the winter transfer window.

While Adams hasn’t had an explosive scoring record at Montpellier or his previous club Lillestrøm in Norway, his physicality and hold-up play could create opportunities for top scorer Dodi Lukebakio, strike partner Isaac Romero, or fellow new recruit Ronald Vargas.

Sevilla, with just 24 goals in 21 La Liga games this season, have prioritised attacking reinforcements under Sporting Director Víctor Orta. After missing out on Juninho Vieira of Qarabag, Sevilla turned their focus to Adams, a player who aligns with García Pimienta’s tactical preference for a target man to balance his possession-based system.

With high hopes for Adams, Sevilla aim to climb the table and resolve their offensive struggles.