Fiorentina targets Sevilla left‑back Joaquín Martínez (Oso)

Italian club Fiorentina has expressed strong interest in signing Sevilla left‑back Joaquín Martínez, known as “Oso”. Sevilla is attempting to renew the player’s contract, but the club’s liquidity problems and interest from other teams are complicating negotiations. Besides Fiorentina, clubs such as Strasbourg, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Espanyol and Newcastle United have been linked to the defender. Martínez, whose contract runs for one more year, is represented by his father, who is actively overseeing any potential move. Argentine national team coach Lionel Scaloni publicly acknowledged that he follows Martínez’s development, adding to the player’s profile.

Sevilla’s priority is to secure funds, and the influx of external interest may pressure the club to finalize a deal or a new agreement with the player.