Senegalese center-back Arouna Sangante, captain of Le Havre AC, is set to leave his boyhood club on a free transfer at the end of the 2025–2026 season. The 23-year-old will be out of contract on June 30, 2026, and has agreed to join Sevilla FC as a free agent, according to Foot Mercato and ABC. The deal is reportedly well advanced, with a pre-contract already signed, as per El Desmarque. It represents a major loss for Le Havre, who will not receive the €8 million estimated market value listed on Transfermarkt.
A key figure for Le Havre this season, Sangante has made 21 appearances in Ligue 1, registering 1 goal and 1 assist. He had attracted interest from top European clubs such as RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Sevilla, who had been tracking him for a long time but were previously unable to meet Le Havre’s demands, have now secured his signature for free. He is expected to become the club’s third summer signing after Juan Iglesias (Getafe) and Patrik Mercado (Independiente del Valle), strengthening a defense in need of youth and potential.
According to Marca, Sangante will sign a five-year contract with a €50 million release clause. Developed at Le Havre, where he has played in the first team for over five years, he has established himself as a versatile and promising defender, ready to discover La Liga and boost his international career with Senegal.
This free transfer highlights the growing challenges clubs face in managing expiring contracts. For Le Havre, it is a significant blow despite their captain’s strong performances; for Sevilla, it is a strategic move in their squad rebuild. The official announcement is imminent, marking a new chapter for this rising African talent.