Sevilla toast to 2026: 'We've found our path' as squad looks to build on foundations
Sevilla FC's players and staff gathered for a New Year's toast, with Almeyda and club leadership expressing optimism about the direction of their project heading into 2026.
The Sevilla squad and coaching staff have raised their glasses to 2026, expressing belief that they’ve discovered the formula for success after finding their feet in recent months.
New Year’s optimism at Ciudad Deportiva
Following this morning’s training session at Sevilla’s training ground, the first-team squad joined club president José María del Nido Carrasco, vice-president José Castro, and sporting director Antonio Cordón for a traditional New Year’s toast. The gathering struck an optimistic tone as the Andalusian outfit reflected on their progress and set their sights on the challenges ahead.
Manager Matías Almeyda took center stage, expressing gratitude for his appointment and praising his players’ commitment during his tenure. The Argentine tactician believes the club has established a clear identity despite the difficulties faced:
“I think we’ve found the path,” Almeyda stated, acknowledging the road ahead remains challenging but expressing his determination to fight until the final day of his contract.
Captain’s rallying cry
Skipper Nemanja Gudelj also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the squad’s unity and strength as a collective. The Serbian international urged his teammates to maintain belief in their quality regardless of external opinions, concluding with a simple but powerful message for the upcoming year: aim higher.
Presidential ambitions
President Del Nido Carrasco rounded off proceedings with a speech that balanced reflection with forward-thinking ambition. He characterized 2025 as a foundation-laying year for the club’s new project, while setting clear expectations for 2026:
- Make the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán a fortress again
- Start strong with three home matches in January
- Build a team that opponents fear facing
- Avoid injury setbacks
- Achieve both personal and collective objectives
The president’s words reflect a club looking to recapture its identity after some turbulent periods. For Sevilla supporters, the hope will be that this New Year’s toast isn’t just bubbles and hot air, but the precursor to a proper return to form for Los Nervionenses.
With the January transfer window about to swing open, all eyes will be on whether Sevilla’s brass put their money where their mouth is to strengthen Almeyda’s squad for what promises to be a right old Adam and Eve in the second half of the season.