Loïc Badé has reportedly rejected a transfer to Premier League side Bournemouth, despite the English club having reached a €30 million agreement with Sevilla for the Franco-Ivorian defender.
With the summer transfer window approaching its final stretch, Sevilla FC face the potential loss of one of their most valuable players. Badé, 25, has been the subject of strong interest from top clubs across Europe over the past year, and that interest has only grown in recent weeks.
According to multiple reports, Bournemouth made significant progress in their pursuit of the centre-back, securing a deal with Sevilla believed to be worth €30 million.
However, despite the clubs finding common ground, Badé himself is understood to have blocked the move, expressing reluctance to join the Cherries.
The development leaves Badé’s future at Sevilla hanging in the balance. With the player unwilling to make the switch to Bournemouth, his name has resurfaced on the radar of other clubs in need of defensive reinforcements.
Sunderland, newly promoted to the Premier League, are said to have made the former Rennes defender a top target in this transfer window.
Having already secured the signature of Ivorian winger Simon Adingra, the club is reportedly looking to continue strengthening their squad with further high-profile additions.
Badé is viewed as a key piece in those plans, and Sunderland are expected to continue their efforts to secure his services before the window closes.
Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are also keeping a close watch on the situation. The German side, who have been long-time admirers of Badé’s defensive qualities, are reportedly monitoring developments closely and could make a formal approach should the opportunity arise.
Badé, who remains under contract with Sevilla until June 2029, currently earns a reported €4.17 million annually. His long-term deal with the Spanish side gives Sevilla some leverage in negotiations, though the player’s refusal to accept certain offers could complicate potential sales.
Having established himself as a key figure in Sevilla’s backline since joining the club, Badé’s next move is likely to be one of the major stories of the final weeks of the transfer window.
With interest coming from multiple leagues and clubs of varying ambitions, the final outcome of his future remains uncertain.
As it stands, unless a club meets both Sevilla’s valuation and Badé’s personal expectations, the defender may remain in Spain—at least until the next transfer opportunity arises.
