Loic Bade is now reportedly open to leaving Sevilla this summer, just months after turning down a move to Premier League side Aston Villa during the January transfer window, according to Marca.
The 25-year-old French international, who has emerged as one of La Liga’s most promising defenders, had previously chosen to stay in Spain rather than make a mid-season switch to England.
Aston Villa had shown strong interest in Bade earlier this year, with the club tabling an offer believed to be in the region of £20 million.
The Midlands outfit had identified the former Nottingham Forest defender as a top defensive target following the exit of Diego Carlos.
Loic Bade rejected a move to Aston Villa earlier this year
Despite the firm interest and a lucrative proposal, Bade opted to remain in Spain with Sevilla.
He had only recently signed a long-term contract with Sevilla in September 2024, committing his future to the Andalusian club until 2029.
As a result of Bade’s refusal to leave, Villa shifted focus to other options and secured the services of Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
The French defender is now open to exploring a transfer during the upcoming summer window.
Several European clubs have already taken notice, with Bayer Leverkusen reportedly lining him up as a potential replacement for Jonathan Tah, who has left the club to join Bayern Munich this summer.
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Bade’s potential availability is likely to reignite Aston Villa’s interest, especially if Disasi does not stay on a permanent basis.
The upcoming window could provide a second chance for Villa and other European clubs to land the talented defender as he reconsiders his future in La Liga.
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