Seven Players Leave Sevilla FC as Contracts Expire in June 2026
On June 30, 2026, Sevilla FC officially parted ways with seven footballers whose contracts expired. Departures include Adnan Januzaj (four injury-plagued seasons, 30 appearances), Alexis Sánchez (failed renewal talks), captain Nemanja Gudelj (seven seasons, two Europa League titles), retired César Azpilicueta, goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, and loanees Batista Mendy and Neal Maupay. The club thanked all for their professionalism, while Sánchez reportedly rejected a final offer.
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Sevilla FC Announces Official Departure of Seven Players
Sevilla FC has officially announced the departure of seven footballers whose contracts expired on June 30, 2026. The club released a statement thanking Ørjan Nyland, César Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Nemanja Gudelj, Adnan Januzaj, Alexis Sánchez, and Neal Maupay for their services. Sevilla had been negotiating with veteran Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez until the last moment but he rejected the special conditions offered for him to stay. Captain Nemanja Gudelj leaves after seven seasons, having won two UEFA Europa League titles and played 261 official matches. The club also confirmed the continuation of goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos after reaching a loan agreement with Newcastle United for another season.
FútbolSevilla Confirm Departures of Former Manchester United Duo Alexis Sanchez and Adnan Januzaj
Sevilla FC have officially announced the departures of seven senior players following the expiry of their contracts on July 1, 2026, as the club prepares for the 2026/27 season. Among those leaving are former Manchester United attackers Alexis Sanchez and Adnan Januzaj. Sanchez, 37, joined Sevilla in summer 2025 from Udinese and made 30 appearances, scoring four goals. He previously struggled at Manchester United after a high-profile swap deal in 2018. Januzaj, 31, ends a four-year stint at Sevilla that included loan spells at Istanbul Basaksehir and Las Palmas, making 30 total appearances for the club. The Chilean and Belgian internationals were once at Manchester United but failed to make lasting impacts there. Sevilla thanked all departing players for their professionalism and wished them well.
Yardbarker: SoccerAlexis Sánchez Departs Sevilla After Contract Negotiations Fail
Sevilla FC has officially parted ways with 37-year-old Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension for the 2026-2027 season. Sánchez, who spent only the 2025-2026 season with the club, made 30 appearances. He now faces a career crossroads: stay in Europe or return to South America, with reported offers from Chile and Brazil. He is one of seven players leaving Sevilla, including retired César Azpilicueta, goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, Nemanja Gudelj (after seven seasons and two Europa League titles), Adnan Januzaj (a flop with only 30 appearances in four seasons interrupted by loans), and loanees Batista Mendy and Neal Maupay. Sevilla's official statement thanked all departing players for their professionalism and wished them well.
Fútbol en AS.comSevilla FC Bids Farewell to Seven Players After Contract Expiry
Sevilla FC officially announced the departure of seven players whose contracts ended on July 1, 2026. The club issued a statement thanking Nyland, César Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Nemanja Gudelj, Adnan Januzaj, Alexis Sánchez, and Neal Maupay for their contributions. Nemanja Gudelj leaves after seven seasons, having played 261 matches and won two UEFA Europa League titles. Adnan Januzaj spent four years at the club including loans. Nyland departs after three seasons and 66 matches. The others (Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Alexis Sánchez, Maupay) were with the club only for the 2025-2026 season. MARCA earlier reported that Alexis Sánchez rejected Sevilla's renewal offer to explore other opportunities, despite helping the club achieve La Liga survival.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Bids Farewell to Seven Players as Contracts Expire
Sevilla FC has officially bid farewell to seven players whose contracts ended on July 1, 2026, thanking them for their contributions via a club statement. The departing players are goalkeeper Nyland (three seasons, 66 matches), César Azpilicueta (17 matches), Batista Mendy (28 matches), Nemanja Gudelj (seven seasons, 261 matches, two Europa League titles), Adnan Januzaj (four seasons with loan spells, 30 matches), Alexis Sánchez (30 matches), and Neal Maupay (12 matches). The club highlighted their professionalism and commitment. MARCA previously reported that Alexis Sánchez would not renew after the club's offer failed to convince him; he will now study other proposals after helping Sevilla avoid relegation last season.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaSevilla Says Goodbye to Seven Players Whose Contracts Are Ending
Sevilla FC has officially bid farewell to seven players whose contracts expired at the end of the 2025-2026 season. The club released a statement thanking Nyland, César Azpilicueta, Batista Mendy, Nemanja Gudelj, Adnan Januzaj, Alexis Sánchez, and Neal Maupay for their contributions. Notably, former captain Gudelj departs after seven seasons, during which he played 261 matches and won two UEFA Europa League titles. Januzaj spent four seasons with Sevilla, including loan spells, making 30 appearances. Goalkeeper Nyland leaves after three seasons and 66 matches. The other four players—Azpilicueta, Mendy, Sánchez, and Maupay—joined for the 2025-2026 season. Alexis Sánchez, who helped the club secure survival, did not accept Sevilla's renewal offer and will explore other options. The club emphasized the professionalism and commitment of all departing players and wished them success in future endeavors.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaJanuzaj's Discreet Farewell from Sevilla
This article from Marca reports on player departures from Sevilla FC at the end of the 2025-2026 LaLiga season. The main focus is on winger Adnan Januzaj, who leaves after four seasons with only 30 appearances, 817 minutes, two goals, and one assist. Januzaj arrived as a free agent in 2022 when Sevilla was in the Champions League but struggled with injuries, loans to Istanbul Basaksehir and Las Palmas, and inconsistency. He accepted a pay cut to help the club register new signings. Other departures include goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, captain Nemanja Gudelj (who wanted to stay but was told to leave), and retirements like César Azpilicueta. Loanees Neal Maupay and Batista Mendy also expressed gratitude, while Alexis Sánchez is negotiating a contract extension.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaAdnan Januzaj's Discreet Goodbye from Sevilla After Four Disappointing Seasons
On June 30, 2026, Sevilla FC officially bids farewell to Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj as his contract expires. Januzaj arrived at a Champions League-level Sevilla in 2022 as a free agent but managed only 30 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist across four seasons. His time included loan spells at Istanbul Basaksehir (2023) and Las Palmas (2024-25). In a commendable gesture, Januzaj accepted a salary cut to help Sevilla register new signings. The article also notes other Sevilla departures: goalkeeper Orjan Nyland (who made an emotional farewell), captain Nemanja Gudelj (who wanted to stay but was let go), Cesar Azpilicueta (retirement), loanees Neal Maupay and Batista Mendy, and ongoing talks with Alexis Sanchez for a renewal.
LALIGA EA Sports // marca