Sevilla Coach Unai Emery says the potential for himself and the club to improve was the main reason he decided to stay in Andalusia.
The Basque tactician has presided over two Europa League wins since his arrival at the Sanchez Pizjuan, the second of which also secured his side a place in next season’s Champions League.
His performance as Rojiblancos boss has seen him linked with a number of high profile European jobs this summer, but speaking to Noticias de Gipuzkoa he stated his happiness in his current role.
“I am very happy in Seville,” Emery said. “I am very grateful because the club treats me very well and I am very happy with the fans.
“I am delighted with the respect that they have for my work and for those around me.
“The potential to grow for both myself and the club, in this case Sevilla, is the most important thing.
“We have grown, we have made steps year by year and even though the stakes become higher every year, that is also a challenge.
“For example, we have the Super Cup final against Barcelona. The fact we have reached the Champions League means there is a leap in standard that I want to take.
“Where I am best is in Seville, where I really do believe we can continue doing important things.”
Emery then discussed Sevilla’s Champions League involvement in more detail, admitting that it will be difficult for his side to perform well in both domestic and European competition.
“The Champions League gives us a lot of excitement. I arrived in Seville saying that I would like to reach the Champions League here.
“There have been moments when it has been far away, but over these two and a half years we have grown in order to go in this direction.
“Doing well in both the League and Champions League is difficult and that is our challenge.”
