Sevilla are set to part ways with Stanis Idumbo after reaching an agreement with AS Monaco for the Belgian winger, in a move that has taken many by surprise. The transfer is expected to be completed once the player undergoes a medical examination.
Idumbo only joined Sevilla in January 2024, signed from Ajax for just €400,000 in a move designed to bolster both the reserve side, Sevilla Atlético, and provide depth for the first team.
Opportunities at first-team level were limited, but his brief appearances left an impression. Quick, direct, and fearless on the ball, he often offered glimpses of his talent without cementing a regular role. His starting place against Athletic Club on Matchday 1 this season suggested head coach Pablo Almeyda was prepared to give him a more significant opportunity, but fate intervened with his injury.
Behind the deal lies the influence of Antonio Cordón, Sevilla’s director of football, whose previous spell at Monaco helped facilitate negotiations. His strong relationship with the Ligue 1 side was decisive in smoothing discussions and ensuring Sevilla maximised the value of the player.
For Monaco, the transfer reflects their continued strategy of identifying and investing in young talent before it fully matures. Idumbo’s limited top-flight experience may raise eyebrows, but his ceiling is clear. The French club have often thrived on similar bets, developing raw prospects into established stars.
Monaco are expected to take a long-term view. If Idumbo adapts quickly, he could soon be part of Adi Hütter’s plans, providing width and pace in a side looking to compete both domestically and in Europe.
From Sevilla’s perspective, the move is as much about balance as it is about football. The loss of a player with potential is softened by the financial boost, which could be reinvested before the transfer window closes. Almeyda will regret not having been able to explore Idumbo’s potential more fully, but the coach can at least count on the club’s decisive business to strengthen other areas of the squad.
Idumbo’s departure also reflects a recurring theme at Sevilla: the willingness to cash in on promising assets when the market offers the right opportunity. While fans may have hoped to see more of the Belgian in white and red, the transfer is consistent with the club’s model.
