SEVILLE: A collaboration agreement between Sevilla FC and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation’s Future Falcons project will develop young Saudi talent and grow the La Liga club’s brand in the region.
“Sevilla FC signs this agreement with Future Falcons because, as part of our strategic plan, one of our most important pillars is the internationalization of the Sevilla FC brand, making ourselves known to the world,” said the club president, Jose Maria del Nido Carrasco.
“Saudi Arabia is an emerging and increasingly influential market in the world of football, and for us, this is a very important strategic alliance.”
Romeo Jozak, technical director of Future Falcons, said European clubs with which the organization wanted to collaborate and work were carefully selected.
“Sevilla FC is undoubtedly one of them,” he said. “It’s not only a giant in Spanish football but also a global football powerhouse. We’re thrilled to be here today and to have received such a warm welcome from the club and its president. This exchange provides tremendous mutual benefit and the opportunity to collaborate in the best possible way. Future Falcons will gain significant advantages through this partnership with Sevilla FC.”
Future Falcons is an academy project, managed by the SAFF, which trains the most promising young Saudi footballers at a high-performance center in Salou. The agreement means Sevilla FC will take part in the organization’s prestigious youth tournament alongside some of Europe’s top youth academies, including Benfica, Juventus and Sporting CP.
“This is very positive,” Carrasco said. “We’re convinced that the training process they undertake, both in sports and personal development, is very similar to what we implement in our youth academy, which has been a cornerstone of our club’s history.
“Participating in their tournament with Sevilla’s youth players will provide a formative experience akin to what we’ve had in the past four seasons in the Youth League. It’s a tournament that features the best teams from different parts of the world, and this is highly beneficial in the players’ formative journey and for Sevilla FC.”
Jozak also emphasized the benefits of this tournament: “Within the Saudi Arabian national team, the majority of players have trained with Future Falcons and have played and competed in this tournament, where Sevilla will also be present.
“I think this will be mutually beneficial in the future due to the exchange of cultures, coaching methods, knowledge and experiences. Everyone knows Sevilla FC is a big club, having won seven Europa League titles and developed numerous players. This collaboration is a blessing for Future Falcons.”
Sevilla FC will actively participate in training talented players and Saudi coaches through its innovation center and some of its training initiatives. The club’s commitment to technological advancement in sports will also allow it to share knowledge and tools, focusing on talent development and recruitment.
