Thursday, 4th July, 2013
Marko Marin is hoping his one-year loan at Sevilla can do more than just yield goals, with the winger keen to start aiming for higher roles within club football.
Marin has been sent out on loan to Spain by parent club Chelsea, where injury and competition had limited his first-team game time.
His transfer was made official at a presentation today, which followed a successful medical examination.
Marin has the opportunity to experience Europa League football with Sevilla, who gained a qualifying spot thanks to bans imposed on Malaga and Rayo Vallecano.
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And the 24-year-old wants not just regular football, but also a chance to improve his leadership skills.
"I am thrilled to sign for a club with such tradition", he said to reporters. "I am here to help the team, but I am also hoping to take a leadership role.
"I have spoken to [Sevilla midfielder] Ivan Rakitic, who is a leading figure here at the club. And my conversations with [sporting director] Monchi convinced me about the project and about the club’s philosophy.
"The president was speaking about taking Sevilla back to where it was a few years ago and I want to be a part of this campaign."
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