Sampaoli wants Ocampos to return to Sevilla this January
Managing to get only one start since joining Ajax on loan from Sevilla, the Argentine is likely to return to Sevilla this January as their manager, Sampaoli demands reinforcements in January.
Joining
Ajaxon loan for an initial fee of €4m and an option to buy around €16m,
Lucas Ocamposhas made 6 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, of which only one of them was as a starter.
According to
Mundo Deportivo, after a meeting between
Sevillamanager Jorge Sampaoli and sporting director Monchi, the Argentine's chance of return to Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan has aroused as the Spanish club is short of attacking forces this season. In addition, Sampaoli has a habit of working with compatriots.
The Argentine joined Sevilla from
Marseillein 2019. The Argentinian winger established a reputation as one of the most consistent players in La Liga and he has attracted interest from some of the top clubs in European football.
However, despite his stellar debut at the Sanchez-Pizjuan, his form dropped significantly as he joined Ajax on loan last summer. Whether Ajax would cut back on their loan investments or Sevilla is willing to pay Ajax any compensation is yet to be known.
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