The Sevillian club opts to proceed through the national team break without their head coach.
He walked a tight line and has now slipped. Jorge Sampaoli is no longer at Sevilla FC. The club has dismissed the Argentinian manager after last Sunday’s defeat to Getafe, signaling a turn toward fresh leadership as the season progresses toward its final stretch.
Why Sevilla parted ways with Jorge Sampaoli and who could succeed him
The Nervión side chooses to pause management during the national team window. At the moment of his departure, Sampaoli left Sevilla sitting fourteenth in La Liga with 28 points, recording 7 victories, 7 draws, and 14 losses across the campaign.
With Sampaoli gone and the earlier exit of Julen Lopetegui still fresh, Sevilla faces the prospect of appointing a third coach within one season. All signs point toward José Luis Mendilibar as the likeliest candidate to steer the squad through the remaining fixtures. Securing stability remains a tall order for the Andalusian team, which is still fighting to avoid relegation while staying competitive in European play, currently in the Europa League quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Jorge Sampaoli published a farewell note on his official Instagram account. He wrote about leaving a city and colors that hold a deep place in his heart.
He described that accepting the chance to come back seemed right to close a first phase that left some things unresolved. Sevilla became the first club in his career where he pursued a second opportunity. He emphasized that despite different circumstances, his affection for the club’s shield did not fade and remained strong.
He stated that he departs with his head held high because the players and staff showed unwavering commitment, because the team reached the Europa League quarterfinals, and because substantial efforts were made to move the story forward. He noted that football does not always reward the late nights and sleepless hours invested in it, but the decision to offer this shield and give his all was worth it.
Sampaoli thanked the players and all the club staff for their guidance and expressed confidence that the team would reach their goals. He also thanked the Sevilla supporters for their passion at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, describing the atmosphere there as truly special. He sent a final message of goodwill to the city and its famous Sevillismo, sharing a warm embrace for the affection shown during his time with the club.
To close, this development marks a new chapter for Sevilla as it navigates a tumultuous season, balancing domestic results with continued European participation, and inviting a fresh leadership approach to finish the campaign strong.