OFICIAL | Jesús Navas signs lifetime contract with Sevilla and plays until the end of the year
After announcing that he will retire at the end of this season, Sevilla revealed this Saturday that they
Publicado el: 2024/05/18 14:21
Actualizado el: 2024/05/21 10:40
In an official statement, the Spanish club reveals that the international player for Spain will continue to play for some more time, until the end of the current year 2024, and then will work for the club "in the position he desires".
"I didn't hesitate for a second to respond positively to the proposal made by the president of my Sevilla FC. Yes, I want to retire at Nervion. I want to continue playing for my Sevilla, I gladly accept to remain linked to the entity that I fell in love with," said Jesús Navas.
"My wish, and I have already conveyed it to the president, is to continue playing until December in a transition to help the team. I have always dreamed of doing it, dressed as a Sevilla player. One more thing, in these next months, my last as a professional football player, I will not receive the salary that was agreed with the president, it will be donated to a Foundation. The decision is mine and I have communicated all the details to the club's fans and let transparency guide us," he added.
Formed in Sevilla and with 17 seasons in the first team, Jesús Navas will play for another half season and then will continue to be connected to his beloved club.