How to summarize in just a few lines everything experienced this Monday in the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. All the Sevillistas who got a ticket for the farewell ceremony for Jesús Navas They should keep it like gold in cloth. A unforgettable, magical gala, of feelings on the surface. Many carats on the grass of the Nervion Coliseum, from the brilliant silver of the 15 titles in 20 years that the great captain has achieved -eight with Sevilla (four UEFA Europa League, two Copa del Rey, one Spanish Super Cup and one European Super Cup)three with City (one Premier League and two League Cups) and four with the Red (two Euro Cups, a World Cup and a Nations League)and who presided over the event in the central circle, to the large number of personalities from the world of football who wanted to be at the farewell to the greatest legend in the history of Sevilla Fútbol Club.
A career that covers 20 years of Sevilla history they go a long way. Five points on the grass as vertices of a giant N They summarized the different stages of Jesus in the world of football. From ‘A debut with an elf’with Pablo Blanco and Joaquín Caparrós as protagonists -one discovered him and another made him debut in the first team-, until the last: ‘To City and back to Sevilla’. And in the background, I always remember Antonio Puerta and José Antonio Reyes. Aitor Puerta and Noelia and Triana Reyes They appeared to accompany Navas. “What can I say about your parents, they taught me to be a better person, to have those values. I will always be grateful to them and everything I have achieved has been thanks to them”. Lump in the throat.
Noelia and Triana Reyes, and Aitor Puerta pose with Navas.SEVILLA FC
Moments also for nostalgia. Companions of awakening of Sevilla on their way to the titles: Pablo Alfaro, Antoñito, David Castedo, Cala, Pep Martí, Carlitos, David Prieto, Javi Varas, Jesuli, Fernando Vega, Fernando Sales, Kepa, Redondo, Mosquera, Alejandro Alfaro, Fede Fazio, Julien Escudé, Diego Capel, Aitor Ocio, Fernando Navarro, Palop and Kanoute gave way to the second scenario: ‘The conquest of Europe’. “The interesting thing is to see him years later, that he has known how to become a leader. We knew him as a child, he had such a great love for football, he transmitted it to his teammates and we have seen him become a leader for this Sevilla team. It’s admirable“. They are words of Frederic Kanoute. How many goals have been seen in Nervión as a result of the partnership of these two Sevilla idols…
Hug between Kanouté and NavasSEVILLA FC
Step to the Red. On stage: Carlos Marchena, Sergio Ramos and Rodri. “He is an example of constant improvement. It was difficult for him to go to the National Team, but he overcame himself, but three kids from Los Palacios, Camas and Las Cabezas, seeing us in South Africa being from the Utrera highway is a prideand represent our country as well,” said Marchena. “We have grown up together, we share our entire personal and professional career. It is talking about simplicity, humility, perseverance, perseverancewe try to make everything a little easier for you. The greatest legend this club has ever had. Like Iniesta, he is national heritage“added Ramos. On the video scoreboards, messages from Vicente del Bosque, Fernando Llorente, Jordi Alba, Capdevila, Xavi Hernández, Iker Casillas, Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Santi Cazorla, David Villa, Cesc Fábregas, Fernando Torres and Iniesta.
He is the greatest legend this club has ever had. Like Iniesta, he is national heritage
Sergio Ramos
“Is the only one who has been able to win with both generations. It has been very important outside and inside because they were very young kids and he was the only one who had won something important. He taught us the way, the discipline In a tournament like the Euro Cup, he let loose a little more and is an example in every way. Winning with him is more special. has something. When you are with him, you know Sevillismo, it has something. “I’m going to miss him a lot,” said the last Ballon d’Or winner. More messages, in this case, from Luis de la Fuente, Zubimendi, Remiro, Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal, Carvajal, Gavi, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Fabián Torres and Alvaro Morata.
To City and again to Seville. ‘A round trip’. More football on the grass. Álvaro Negredo, Nolito, Manuel Pellegrini, Joaquín Sánchez, Beto, Vaclik, David Soria, Bezares, Gallardo, Serrano, Guille, Coke, Carriço, Marcos Acuña and Gudelj. And more messages, like the one from Guardiola: “How I regret having let you go. Sometimes you make a mistake. Sevillistas, don’t let him escape”. Sarabia, Nico Pareja, Mercado, Escudero, Kanouté, Lucas Ocampos, Oliver Torres, ‘Mudo’ Vázquez, Bryan Gil, De Jong, Scaloni, Éver Banega, Fernando Reges, Lopetegui, Mendilibar and Bono. Navas wanted thank you especially for your assistance to the green and white Manuel Pellegrini and Joaquín. “He knows that, despite Sevilla and Betis, we are friends. I have been in hard times, always by his side and that is the most beautiful thing. Many thanks for everything“. he commented. In his farewell letter he mentioned the Chilean: “My adventure at Manchester City was very satisfactory. Manuel Pellegrini’s help allowed us to win and enjoy ourselves away from home“.
We knew him as a child and we have seen him become a leader for Sevilla
Frederic Kanoute
Surprises also in musical format. The Raptureauthor of one of the most beautiful and recognized football anthems, performed a song dedicated to Navas. Even the Cadiz Carnival had its space, with ‘Captain Poison’s Eternal Band’ on the grass. Messages from Enric Mas, Óscar Pereiro, Perico Delgado, Alberto Contador and Tadej Pogacar to welcome him to the cycling peloton, his other passion. An endless list of signs of affection in the words of Carlos Rivera, Luis Fonsi, Manuel Carrasco, Stoichkov, Scariolo, Carolina Marín, Carlos Alcaraz, Saúl Craviotto, Pau Gasol and Rafa Nadal.
His family also appeared on the scene, his in-laws, shis parents Paco and Aurora, his wife Alejandra, and his children Jesús and Romeo. The oldest doesn’t like football. The little one does and he likes to play as a winger. The president José María del Nido Carrasco He came out onto the grass with the current squad and the coaching staff, and presented them with the XIV Legendary Dorsal. In addition, the brand new ones appeared LaLiga FC Futures champions with the trophy obtained in Maspalomas. After the final they dedicated the victory “to our great captain Jesús Navas.”
The palace broke down in tears on several occasions while addressing the Sánchez-Pizjuán fans. “I leave the most important one for last. To you, yes, to you, to the Sevilla player that dresses every day with passion, with emotion and energy of livingwith the glory of sharing this feeling because no one is bigger than you, no one feels the way you feel, no one loves this red and white family like you love it, no one perceives the pride of football in this city more than you, no one better than you to guide us on the path to success. How much I’m going to miss you!“, said Navas. He also addressed his teammates: “Strive and don’t give up, dignify this shirt and this shield. Always in my heart because you never forget: I will be a Sevillista until death. I will miss you very much. Let’s go my Seville! Long live Sevilla!” Last return to the field of play for the great captain. Football will certainly miss you, Jesús. THANK YOU.
