Venezia Near Signing Of Akor Adams For €16m

Player Background And Recent Stats

The 26‑year‑old Nigeria international joined Sevilla from Montpellier for €5.5 million in January 2025. During his sole season with the Spanish club he netted ten goals and delivered three assists across 32 La Liga fixtures. Adams has also featured in international friendlies, most recently appearing for Nigeria against Portugal in June 2026. His scoring record and physical presence make him a solid addition for a team aiming to stay in the top flight.

LEIRIA, PORTUGAL – JUNE 10: Akor Adams of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria at Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa on June 10, 2026 in Leiria, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Venezia’s Transfer Strategy

After clinching the Serie B crown last season, Venezia secured automatic promotion to Serie A. The club has already refreshed its roster with the arrivals of Albion Rrahmani from Sparta Prague, Armel Bella‑Kotchap arriving from Verona, and Ale Gomes joining from Real Zaragoza. Free agents Toma Basic and Thierry Correia have also been added, showing a balanced approach to strengthening both defence and midfield. The Adams signing would continue this aggressive rebuild plan.

Negotiation Timeline And Deal Structure

Multiple outlets, including Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and Tuttomercatoweb, report the agreement is imminent. The fixed portion of the transfer is set at roughly €16 million, supplemented by performance‑related bonuses tied to Adams’s personal achievements and the team’s results. Director of sport Filippo Antonelli indicated that “talks are at a very advanced stage, but there are still some final details to work out.” He also promised a full announcement once the paperwork is complete. The pending closure highlights Venezia’s willingness to invest in attacking talent for their debut top‑tier campaign.

What It Means For Venezia

Securing a prolific striker like Akor Adams gives Venezia a viable option to generate goals in Serie A, where competition is tighter than in the second tier. The €16 million price tag reflects Adams’s market value but also showcases the club’s ambition to compete immediately after promotion. With a mix of experienced signings and young talent, Venezia appears poised to challenge for midfield respectability in the upcoming season. Fans can expect more movement in the market as the window draws to a close.