Manchester City winger Jesus Navas closes in on a return to Sevilla this summer
Spanish star set to depart Premier League at the end of the season and go back to his hometown club
MANCHESTER CITY attacker Jesus Navas is closing in on a return to Sevilla, according to reports.
The Spanish winger is out of contract in June and appears set to re-join his old side after a four-year absence.
He has not been offered an extension and looks destined to depart the Etihad this summer.
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Navas, 31, has appeared 26 times for the Citizens this season, but most of his appearances have come from the bench or in cup competitions.
Spanish news agency claim that the star feels now is the perfect time to go back to his hometown.
Sevilla are in constant contact with Navas’ representatives.
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And he has already enrolled his son in a Spanish school in the city for the upcoming school year.
The veteran came through the La Liga side’s youth ranks and first appeared for Sevilla’s B side in the 2003/04 campaign.
The following year he moved up to the first-team, and went on to enjoy great success in the decade that preceded his move to City.
He made over 300 appearances, winning the Uefa Cup and Copa del Rey twice and the Super Cup.
Navas also has 35 caps for his country, and he was a part of the victorious World Cup and European Championship sides in 2010 and 2012.
He has added to his medal collection since coming to England, lifting the EFL Cup twice and winning the Premier League title in 2014.