Early this morning Beijing time, Roma officially announced that former Sevilla sports director Monchi will become the team's sports director this summer. Jerk will list down for you the 5 magical attractions of Monchi in Sevilla.
Monchi, who was a goalkeeper in his playing days, has helped Sevilla create their own **brilliance** since retiring, with the La Liga powerhouse winning the UEFA Cup five times in the last 10 years, while in 2007 and 2010 they also won the Copa del Rey on two occasions.
During his tenure at Sevilla, Monchi has had a number of fantastic transfer operations, and Jerk has listed five of the most amazing deals.
Dani Alves
Alves, who now plays for Juve, was once one of the best wing-backs in football. Starting out in the Brazilian second division, Bahia, he was recognized by Sevilla for his excellent performance, and after a year's loan, the team brought him to Europe in June 2003 for a price of 600,000 euros. In 2008, Barcelona bought him for 29 million euros plus 6 million floating bonuses, the La Liga powerhouse thus benefited nearly 30 million euros.
Ivan Rakitic
The La Liga powerhouse recruited Rakitic for just €2.5 million in 2011, and now he has become one of the best midfielders in the world. Rakitic helped his side win the UEFA Cup in 2014, contributing 15 goals and 17 assists throughout the season. A move to Barcelona earned Sevilla 18 million euros and the player won the treble in his first year with the club.
Carlos Baca
Monchi took Bacca from Brugge for €7 million in 2013 and after moving to La Liga Bacca was on fire, scoring 49 goals in 108 games for the team. After winning the UEFA Cup for the second year in a row, Milan took him for €30 million you in 2015, and despite a lot of criticism this season, Bacca still scored 34 goals in 71 games with the Red and Blacks.
Gary Medel.
The Inter star is another star Monchi and Sevilla have unearthed outside of the continent.Sevilla took Medel away from Boca for €3 million in January 2011 and he joined Cardiff City for 13.5 million after two and a half years with the team.
Federico Canute
The Malian star had an unsuccessful spell at Tottenham Hotspur, but Monchi still took him in 2005 for €6.5 million. Kanoute went on to have a golden career at Sevilla, scoring 136 goals in 290 matches, helping the team win the UEFA Europa League twice and the Copa del Rey twice, before leaving on a free in 2012 to become the team's top scorer in the 21st century.
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