Venezia Chief Confirms Adams Move Nears Completion

Venezia sporting director Filippo Antonelli has confirmed that negotiations for the signing of Sevilla striker Akor Adams are at a very advanced stage, reports Completesports.com.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Saturday that Venezia and Sevilla have reached an agreement on a €16 million deal for the Nigeria international.

Antonelli On Adams Transfer

Antonelli acknowledged that the transfer is close to being finalised but revealed that a few details still need to be resolved before the deal can be completed.

“I promise that I will tell you everything once it is all closed,” director of sport Antonelli told reporters as quoted by Football Italia.

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“The talks are at a very advanced stage, but there are still some final details to work out.”

Adams joined Sevilla from French side Montpellier in January 2025 in a deal worth €5.5 million.

The 26-year-old finished as Los Rojiblancos’ leading scorer last season, registering 10 goals and three assists in 32 La Liga appearances.

Venezia Making Quality Additions

Venezia secured the Serie B title last season to seal an immediate return to the Italian top flight.

The Winged Lions have already strengthened their squad ahead of the new campaign, signing Albion Rrahmani from Sparta Prague, Armel Bella-Kotchap from Hellas Verona, and Ale Gomes from Real Zaragoza, while also snapping up free agents Toma Basic and Thierry Correia.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu; Senior Content Writer. NPFL Expert, Super Eagles, Chelsea.