OFFICIAL: Alex Telles joins Sevilla on loan from Man United

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– Alex Telles has signed for Sevilla on a season-long loan from Manchester United, both clubs announced on Thursday.

– Sources reported on Wednesday that United were set for a defensive clearout and Telles is the first to leave the club.

– The 29-year-old will join the LaLiga club for the 2022-23 campaign after finding himself drop down the pecking order behind left-backs Luke Shaw and new signing Tyrell Malacia.

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👋 𝗕𝗲𝗺-𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼, @AT13Oficial! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/K5pGzeFok4
— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) August 4, 2022

– Following the announcement, Telles posted on his social media account: “Come on! I feel honoured by this opportunity.

VAMOS! Me siento honrado por esta oportunidad. Llego con muchas ganas de sumar y conseguir los mejores resultados posibles para el Sevilla. No veo la hora de debutar y poder ayudar a mis compañeros. #NuncaTeRindas 🤩🔥💪🏾 @SevillaFC pic.twitter.com/FsjilHjCGR
— Alex Telles (@AT13Oficial) August 4, 2022

– “I cannot wait to get the best possible results for Sevilla. I can’t wait to make my debut and help my teammates.”

To everyone at United: colleagues, staff, fans. I will be supporting and cheering you on all season. Thanks for the moments so far. ❤️Alex Telles. @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/vXBv3PngwF
— Alex Telles (@AT13Oficial) August 4, 2022

– Telles moved to Old Trafford in October 2020 and has made 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal.

📸 ¿Qué os parece nuestro nuevo 3⃣? 🤔#WeareSevilla #NuncaTeRindas pic.twitter.com/yoA1h5wqcM
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) August 4, 2022

– Anthony Martial also spent a short spell on loan at Sevilla last season but failed to find consistent form.

😉 Olá, @AT13Oficial! 🇧🇷#WeareSevilla #NuncaTeRindas pic.twitter.com/giijBMrRYV
— Sevilla Fútbol Club (@SevillaFC) August 4, 2022

– A United statement read: “A popular and professional member of the squad, Telles leaves United with everybody’s best wishes for the campaign to come and Reds supporters will be following Sevilla’s results from afar.”