Sevilla signing Isco says he's excited to play for coach Julen Lopetegui.

The former Real Madrid midfielder signed for Sevilla on the weekend.

Isco said, "I am very excited about this new stage. I know where I'm coming from and hopefully we can do great things.

“I really want to start working with the team and meet my teammates as soon as possible. I want to be ready to help from the beginning in this start of the season.

“I really want to show the level I have and that I have never lost. I come to a team where I know the coach, the players and with a style of play that I love. Hopefully we can have a great year, win titles and keep all the fans happy."

On Lopetegui, Isco also said: "He is a coach who has always trusted me. I like his football and what he proposes I think is the most suitable for my style. I have to thank him for the trust he has always given me, which has been maximum. Now it's my turn to show him that he's not wrong trusting me."