Sevilla FC has officially brought back defender Aleix Vidal from FC Barcelona, a move that was confirmed over the weekend. This transfer marks Vidal's return to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, where he previously played before his stint in Catalonia.
The financial details of the agreement show that Barcelona will receive €8.5 million as a base fee, with an additional two million euros in performance-based variables. Vidal is set to sign a four-year contract with Sevilla, as reported by sources including Marca.
Aleix Vidal, aged 28, had joined Barcelona from Sevilla three seasons ago. During his time at Camp Nou, he made 49 appearances and contributed to several trophy wins for the club. His achievements at Barcelona include two LaLiga titles, three Copa del Rey victories, and one each of the Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
Before his move to Barcelona, Vidal had already experienced success with Sevilla, notably winning the UEFA Europa League in 2015. His return is expected to bolster Sevilla's defensive options as they gear up for the upcoming season.
This transfer is part of a busy period for Barcelona, who also announced the sale of French defender Lucas Digne to Everton FC. Additionally, Barcelona signed Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich, adding to their squad depth.
Sevilla's reacquisition of Aleix Vidal provides experienced reinforcement for their backline. With his familiarity with the club and league, Vidal is poised to make a significant impact in both domestic and European competitions.
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