Andres Castrin: is a renewal impossible?

PAULA TALéNS
Fantasy LaLiga expert
2 HOURS AGO / 3 min read

In just 50 days, Castrin will be a free agent and will be able to negotiate and sign with any club on a free transfer. Sevilla FC are doing everything in their power to extend the contract between the Galician defender and the Andalusian club. Securing that deal is one of the biggest concerns at the top of the Sevilla hierarchy, which, although it is not throwing in the towel, is watching the days pass without a response from the defender.

Andres Castrin: is a renewal impossible?

Sevilla FC

Keeping the Galician footballer is a priority. Last season, alongside Kike Salas he was one of the main reasons Sevilla FC secured survival. Both players, aged 23 and 24 respectively, have the trust of the club, the coach and the fans. The academy graduates have formed a partnership on which the Andalusian side want to build the foundations of a reliable sporting project with a future. Both have restored solidity and defensive reliability to the heart of Sevilla's back line. They win plenty of balls back and countless duels. They bring commitment and energy. Freshness and dynamism. Their youth has not stopped them stepping up in the most delicate moments and taking responsibility. Nor has it stopped them showing the character that is essential on the biggest nights.

Kike Salas
3.050.000€+140.000€6

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Countdown: all guns blazing, yes; breaking the bank, no

Andrés Castrín
1.790.000€+80.000€5

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This issue has been rumbling on since spring. Even then, the Seville club, still with Antonio Cordon in sporting director role, put a renewal offer on Andres's desk. That offer, according to Jose Ignacio Gallardo - the current sporting director - has been modified and improved in recent months. In the words of the Sevillian speaking to colleagues at Radio Sevilla, the current proposal is the most "competitive" that Sevilla FC can and should reach. Giving any more is not on the table.

We have put forward an offer that we believe is competitive, in line with Sevilla's current financial and sporting reality, and we are waiting for his response

Muchodeporte says the player's camp acknowledges that Castrin has made no decision and is weighing up the pros and cons of his possible choice. They have also confirmed that the centre-back's financial demands are above the figures being offered from Nervion. This tug of war has, to some extent, damaged the relationship between player and club. In fact, his omission against Alaves could be a warning shot to the man from Riotorto. At Sevilla they believe the improved financial offer is generous and significant - he would be in the second salary bracket - and they do not want another case like Isaac Romero, who renewed - shortly after making his debut - on a much higher wage after a good run of form that eventually faded away. Andres Castrin has made only 30 appearances in the red and white shirt.

Several suitors from LaLiga EA SPORTS

Valencia CF

The player's agents and his representative - Joseba Diaz, who also represents two other players in LaLiga - are willing and open to hearing offers. Some media outlets are reporting interest from Galician clubs and, in particular, from Valencia CF. A return to Galicia would mean going back home for the player - he came through at Lugo and in their youth ranks - while a move to the Valencian capital would guarantee better financial terms and a sporting challenge. It should not be overlooked that Aguirre's side are in the relegation places and, if that were to be confirmed - there is still a long way to go and anything can happen - dropping to the second division would make them less attractive and could cost him plenty of points.

What should fantasy managers do with Castrin?

Sangante
620.000€-40.000€2

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Castrin offers more short-term security. He has had far more prominence than his main rival -

Sangante - but the Senegalese defender has also not let down in the chances given to him by Garcia Plaza. As a market opportunity, he is an interesting bet. We do not know whether Castrin will hold firm in a hypothetical stand-off with the club or whether it will not even be necessary because he opts to renew with the Sevilla side, but we have the example of the match against Alaves: the Madrid-born coach did not hesitate to leave the Galician on the bench. It cannot be ruled out that it could happen again. Although, from a sporting point of view, he is the first one to suffer. Him and Sevilla FC. It is important to watch the steps Andres Castrin

takes and the public comments of

Luis Garcia Plaza if he speaks on the matter, but including Sangante is a good alternative right now and ahead of the next matchday.