“I can’t take it anymore” – Jesus Navas confirms December retirement date could be brought forward

Jesus Navas says he could retire earlier than planned, with the Sevilla legend considering leaving the club as early as the January transfer window.

Navas signed a new one-year contract with Sevilla in the summer, with the player himself admitting at the time that it would likely be the final deal of his remarkable playing career. The experienced full-back is now 37 and has made 20 appearances for Sevilla this season, but he has yet to start a game in La Liga.

That lack of game time appears to have convinced Navas that the time to retire is approaching faster than he may have hoped. Speaking to the media after he was left out of Sevilla's Copa del Rey squad for their match against Velarde, he admitted that he could leave as early as the January transfer window.

Navas is one of Sevilla's all-time greats.

Navas has spent 15 seasons with Sevilla, having joined the club in 2003. He is the club's record appearance maker with 619 games, and has been a key player in the club's recent successes, including six UEFA Europa League titles.

Navas has also been a regular for the Spanish national team, winning the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championship in 2012. He retired from international football in 2018, having won 46 caps.

Navas's decision will be a blow to Sevilla.

Navas is still a valuable player for Sevilla, despite his advancing years. He is a reliable defender and is capable of providing attacking threat with his crosses. His experience would be a valuable asset to any team.

However, it is understandable that Navas is considering retirement. He has had a long and successful career, and he may feel that he has nothing left to prove. His decision will be a disappointment for Sevilla, but the club will understand his reasons for wanting to leave.

It will be interesting to see where Navas goes next.

If Navas does leave Sevilla in January, it will be interesting to see where he goes next. He has been linked with a move to the MLS, but he may also be tempted to stay in Europe. He could be a valuable addition to any team, and it would not be a surprise to see him continue to play at a high level for a few more years.