Franco Vazquez happy to join Sevilla

Seville (Spain) July 23 (IANS) Italian-Argentine midfielder Franco Vazquez said in his presentation as a new Sevilla player that he is happy with the transfer to the football club.

The player on Friday said he is proud the team that won the Europa League was interested in him and praised the Sevilla team, reports Efe.

Vazquez, 27, said that he did not hesitate when he received the offer to play under the lead of Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli.

The Italian international signed for Sevilla for five years for 13 million euros ($14.2 million), which could reach 16 million ($17.5 million) with variables.