The Sevilla FC has confirmed its first friendly for the next preseason, a match in London before him Arsenal consisting of the dispute Emirates Cup and that will serve as the first joint tribute of both clubs to the memory of Jose Antonio Reyesdisappeared in a traffic accident in 2019. Reyes was transferred to Arsenal in January 2004 and with the English club he won a title of the Premier League.
The game will be on July 30 from 1:30 p.m. (one less in the United Kingdom), about two weeks before the start of the 22-23 League.
The sports director of Seville, Monchi, assured that “it is an honor for our club to take part in this prestigious match against one of the most important teams in the Premier League. It will be a great opportunity to measure the level of our team at this stage of preparation against such a strong squad. In addition, it will be exciting to remember our beloved José Antonio Reyes with the club where he was most loved after his own home.”
Mikel Artetatechnician of Arsenalstated that “the match against Sevilla will be a great test for us and it will be a great moment for our fans”.
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