Escudero says goodbye “with a heavy heart”

Sergio
Squire, one of the captains of Seville, announced his departure from the Andalusian club after staying at Sánchez Pizjuán for a total of six seasons in which he has played 176 official matches and in which he has won two Europa League titles, those won against Liverpool and Inter in 2016 in Basel and 2020 in Cologne.

The Valladolid side said goodbye in a letter distributed on social networks in which he assures that he is leaving what he considers “his home”.

“It is time to close the most wonderful stage of my sports career. The time has come to say goodbye. With a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, I write these lines, in which it is impossible for me to express everything I feel. I have a lot to thank, Sevillismo, the entity and all who make it up, my colleagues who throughout these six years have been many and all those who have accompanied me in these seasons; Thank you for your support and for making me feel like I was in the best club in the world. It's hard to leave where you consider your home to be and close such an incredible stage, but football is like that. I go away calm, with the feeling that I always gave my best. I have fought with pride for what I consider to be my shield and right now as one more Sevilla player, I will follow you and always carry it in my heart ”, said the player who arrived at Unai Emery's Sevilla in the 15-16 season from Schalke 04 .

Did not accept the renewal offer

Escudero had a renewal offer from Sevilla, but with options to continue his career in other clubs (Getafe or Valladolid sounded at the time), he has taken into account that his role in the team has been less and less in the last two seasons. , in which Julen Lopetegui bet put Sergio Reguilón and Argentine Marcos Acuña, who currently starts on the left side, ahead in his preferences.