Sevilla have announced the appointment of former player Matías Almeyda as the club’s new manager, with the Argentine signing a three-year contract as the Andalusian side looks to recover from a turbulent LaLiga campaign.
Almeyda, 51, returns to Sevilla nearly three decades after a brief but memorable stint as a player in 1996, when he joined from River Plate. His playing career later took him to Italian sides Lazio, Parma and Inter Milan, before he returned to River Plate to conclude his career on the pitch and begin his managerial journey.
The Argentine arrives at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán after two successful seasons in Greece with AEK Athens, where he guided the club to a domestic double in his debut campaign. Prior to that, he managed San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer and had early coaching experience with River Plate.
Sevilla endured a difficult 2024–25 season, narrowly avoiding relegation by just one point. Manager Francisco García Pimienta was dismissed in April following a string of poor results, and veteran coach Joaquín Caparrós was brought in on an interim basis to steady the ship.
The season also saw tensions reach boiling point, with frustrated supporters storming the club’s training ground last month in protest over poor performances.
Almeyda is now tasked with revitalising a side that has lost its competitive edge in recent seasons, despite a proud history that includes six UEFA Europa League titles. Known for his passionate approach and intense, pressing style of football, the new manager will be expected to bring stability—and ambition—back to a club in need of a fresh start.
His appointment marks a significant chapter for Sevilla, who hope Almeyda’s blend of experience, familiarity with the club, and recent managerial success can spark a much-needed revival in LaLiga.
