Sevilla Appoints Matias Almeyda New Manager

Sevilla FC has appointed Argentine Matias Almeyda as their new head coach on a three-year contract, returning to the club where he played during the 1996-97 season. Almeyda brings a wealth of coaching experience, having won multiple trophies including a domestic double with AEK Athens in Greece, two Copa MX titles with Chivas, and the 2018 Concacaf Champions League. He takes over a struggling Sevilla side that narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 17th in La Liga, and follows interim coach Joaquin Caparros, who secured the club's safety after the dismissal of Garcia Pimienta. The club's sporting director Antonio Cordón favored Almeyda over other candidates such as former Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil, who is reportedly moving to Saudi Arabia. Almeyda’s appointment is seen as a move to bring stability and revive the club after a turbulent period marked by frequent managerial changes and fan unrest. Sevilla fans and the board hope Almeyda's proven track record of success and stability will help steer the club away from recent struggles.