Venezia’s pursuit of Super Eagles striker Akor Adams is gathering serious momentum, with the newly promoted Serie A club making decisive moves to secure one of Nigeria’s most exciting attacking talents ahead of the 2026/27 season.
According to reports from Spain, Venezia’s sporting director, Filippo Antonelli, travelled to Seville to hold direct negotiations with Sevilla officials as both clubs attempt to reach an agreement for the Nigerian international. The Italian side already has personal terms in place with Adams, leaving the transfer fee as the final obstacle before the deal can be completed.
The transfer has quickly become one of the most talked-about stories involving a Super Eagles player, highlighting the growing reputation Akor Adams has built across Europe.
Fresh from securing promotion to Serie A, Venezia are determined not to become another one-season wonder. Instead, the club’s hierarchy is investing aggressively to assemble a squad capable of surviving and competing in Italy’s top flight.
Akor Adams has emerged as one of their priority targets after an outstanding campaign with Sevilla, where he rediscovered his best form by scoring 10 La Liga goals and playing a key role in helping the Spanish club avoid relegation.
Sevilla reportedly rejected an opening offer worth around €10 million but remain open to negotiations if Venezia meet their valuation, believed to be close to €15 million.
The Nigerian forward has quietly developed into one of Europe’s most efficient strikers, after overcoming injury setbacks during his early months in Spain, Adams enjoyed a breakthrough season built on intelligent movement, physical strength, clinical finishing and relentless pressing from the front.
His performances have not only strengthened his standing at club level but have also increased his importance within the Super Eagles, where he continues to compete for a regular starting place.
At just 26 years old, Adams still has plenty of room for growth, making him an attractive investment for ambitious clubs across Europe.
For Sevilla, selling Adams would provide much-needed financial flexibility as the club continues to restructure its squad, for Venezia, landing a proven La Liga striker would represent one of the biggest transfer statements in the club’s recent history and significantly improve their attacking options ahead of a demanding Serie A campaign, for Akor Adams, the move presents an opportunity to become the focal point of an ambitious project where regular playing time could further boost his development and strengthen his position in the Nigerian national team.
Sometimes, the biggest career moves are not always about joining Europe’s biggest clubs they are about finding the right environment to continue growing.
From every indication, Venezia are serious about completing this transfer. Sending their sporting director to Spain underlines the importance they attach to signing Akor Adams, and negotiations now appear to be entering a decisive phase.
Should the clubs agree on a transfer fee, the Super Eagles striker could soon begin a new chapter in Serie A, where expectations will be high and opportunities even greater.
For Nigerian football fans, this is another reminder that the country’s attacking talents continue to attract attention across Europe’s biggest leagues. If the deal goes through, all eyes will be on Akor Adams to prove once again that Nigerian strikers belong on football’s biggest stages.
