ERIK LAMELA has been left unemployed after being released by Sevilla.
The former Tottenham Hotspur star joined the LaLiga outfit in 2021 as part of a swap deal with Bryan Gil.
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Lamela, 32, went on to enjoy his time in Spain and won the first trophy of his career in 2023.
The Argentine was a part of the side that beat Roma in the Europa League final.
The midfielder scored in the penalty shootout as Sevilla claimed victory over his former side.
Lamela will be on the lookout for the fifth club of his career after his exit.
He said: “I only have words of gratitude to those who came to share this with me, to all of Sevilla FC for making me this small act of recognition.
“Like all farewells, It’s a little sad, today I have to be speaking in front of you at the moment that a player never expects, but I understand as a great professional that these kinds of moments come and that the cycles end.
“For me it is important to speak today to be able to express what.
“How I feel about this club, from the first day I felt at home, they made everything easy for me so that I could only think about playing football.
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“That’s why I want to thank everyone who works behind it, those who make an effort every day to be able to give us the best.
“I spent three wonderful years in this club in which I take with me thousands of memories, of moments lived and I think last year, when we were champions of the Europa League, it was what made this club enter my heart.
“I will never forget it and I am happy to be able to give back at least a little of what this club gave me. Thank you, I can’t say anything else.
“It’s time to say goodbye, I will always carry you in my heart and I hope the future allows me to return to my little ones to show them what the club is.
“For me it was an honor to wear the Sevilla shirt.
“I was privileged, I always gave my best and for me that is the most important thing. Thank you eternally.”
Lamela joined Spurs from Roma in 2013 and went on to make 257 appearances for the club, scoring 37 goals.
He left North London with three runners-up medals, two in the League Cup and one in the Champions League.
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