Sevilla signs Swedish forward Yourie
Sevilla has completed the signing of 22-year-old Swedish forward Yourie, who was previously linked with a potential move to play for Ukraine.
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Spanish club Sevilla has officially announced the signing of striker Yourie from Swedish side Sirius. The 22-year-old has committed to a long-term contract running until the summer of 2031.
According to reports, the transfer fee is set at 6.5 million euros, with an additional 2.5 million euros in potential performance-related bonuses. Yourie comes off a prolific season where he finished as the top scorer in the Swedish league, netting 15 goals and providing two assists in just 15 appearances.
The forward previously made headlines in Ukraine due to interest from the Ukrainian Association of Football. Authorities had explored the possibility of naturalizing the player to represent the Ukrainian national team, given his Ukrainian roots through his grandfather.