ISCO has revealed the reasons he decided to join Sevilla from Real Madrid this summer.
The Spaniard found himself a free agent after nine years at the Bernabeu.
Last season was a difficult one for the diminutive playmaker, finding himself way down Carlo Ancelotti’s pecking order.
After making just 14 LaLiga appearances he was released upon the expiry of his contract and free to decide upon his next move.
On what it was like going into the summer without a club, the 30-year-old told Sevilla’s club media channels: “It has been difficult, different.
“It is the first summer with so many holidays and I have taken advantage of it to train well and get in shape.”
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He penned a two-year contract with Sevilla that reunites him with old Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui.
On what inspired him to move to the Andalusian club, he said: “It’s a team with a style of play that I love and hopefully we can win titles.
“I’ve chosen Sevilla among the many offers I have because from a sporting level is what interested me the most.
“It’s a team that competes, that wants to play football well, plays in the Champions League, a club that is constantly growing.
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“It’s the best team to show my football again. I want to keep winning and that’s why I’m here.”
Isco’s trophy cabinet is already packed with honours, having won three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues with Real Madrid.
Asked how he feels after leaving the Spanish champions for Sevilla, he said: “Very happy and excited about this new chapter.
“I know where I come from and hopefully, we can do great things. I want to get started with the team.
“I really want to show what I have and that I have never lost it. I come to a team where I know the coach and the players, with a style of play that I love.”
Isco could make his Sevilla debut tomorrow as Lopetegui and Co travel to Osasuna for their LaLiga curtain raiser.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
