MUMBAI: After making a name for themselves in Europe with a record sixth UEFA Europa League title last season, LaLiga’s Sevilla FC have now set their sights on gaining recognition in India by partnering with an unnamed club, The Indian Express reports.
With the club amongst the elite of Europe, has planned out a collaboration to increase their international presence. “We have always been a small club with limited resources but now we want to start growing internationally. We want to define who we are and India is the main objective for us,” Jose Maria Cruz, CEO of Sevilla FC, told the daily.
“Previously, we had our focus on the likes of the USA, Mexico, Japan, China, and a few African countries, but India and its market demand most of our efforts and resources for at least the next three years”, he added.
Revealing the details of a failed partnership with a Hero Indian Super League club earlier, Cruz confirmed that the club management has been working towards a project with another club.
Apart from the impending collaboration, Sevilla have also aligned themselves with Real Betis and Celta Vigo to contribute more to the LaLiga India Football Schools project.
“We want to create new technological projects in India… we never wanted to partially own any club. Within the next two years, we plan to play some friendly matches in the country with Sevilla B, who are currently in Segunda Division B,” Cruz signed off.
