“I can't take it anymore” – Jesus Navas confirms that December retirement date could be brought forward

Jesus Navas signed a 'lifetime' contract with Sevilla at the end of last season, although the playing part of that deal only runs until December. 2025 will mark the beginning of a new chapter in his life, and the expectation is that he will take a position without playing at the Andalusian giants.

It was recently revealed that Navas has suffered with a chronic hip injuryAnd this probably played a big role in his decision to retire at the end of 2024. As it turns out, it could force him to end his playing career even earlier, as he said in an interview on Canal Sur Radio (via ED).

“I hope I can do it until December, because every game starts to be more difficult. I've been in this situation for four years. It's a wear and tear, it becomes more and more, more and more continuous, more intense. It's complicated – when you finish a game, you don't I could not walk for two or three days, which becomes complicated.

“For me, these six months were a very big challenge. I wanted to be with the team. I hope I can do it until December because every game starts to be difficult. I can't anymore, it's a health problem. There are days when I can't not to be with my children. I decided.”

It is heartbreaking to hear the words of Navas, and Seville will be devastated to lose him when he retires. They will hope he can stay until his expected retirement date in December.