Stanis Idumbo, the other Belgian who seizes his chance in Seville: “We are demanding of him because he has abilities”

Because it is as a member of the reserve team that the former Ajax player joined Andalusia in January 2024, for barely 400,000 euros. A paltry sum when we know its great potential, which is now coming to light. Returned to the bench several times but never used by Quique Sánchez-Flores last season, Idumbo took advantage of the departure of Lucas Ocampos and the injury of Chidera Ejuke (ex-Antwerp) to gain ground under the direction of Xavier García Pimienta.

He thus found himself starting three times in October and November before being cut short by an adductor injury. But he's back in shape. “He is very young, but he is very good. He must continue to improve and we must be demanding of him, because he has abilities.”commented Garcia Pimienta who is also counting on him to support Dodi Lukebakio. “He is able to attract the attention of opponents to release the player who carries most of the offensive weight, Lukebakio.

Assisting in the Copa del Rey at the start of December, he performed well against Celta Vigo last weekend and should still get his chance this Sunday at Real Madrid. Even if he does not intend to eclipse the star of the day (Jesus Navas will play his very last match for Sevilla), Stanis Idumbo will take the opportunity to show Mbappé, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo that he is also capable of having fun with a ball .

Fifty times cheaper than his friend Malick Fofana, Stanis Idumbo will be able to grow without pressure in Seville