MUNIR: "I FELT LOVED IN THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD"

Munir returned to the Sánchez-Pizjuán on Monday evening, accompanied by his former teammates, as he said farewell to the club.

"Those who know me know I'm a man of few words, but today is one of those days where you have to say something. I have to thank Sevilla FC, the president, the vice president, all the board and Monchi for organising such a special event."

"Thank you for the trust and care over these three and a half years. Thank you to Joaquín Caparros, Paco Gallardo and Carlos Marchena for believing in me when they signed me."

"Thank you to all the coaches I had the pleasure of playing under: Pablo Machín, Joaquín Caparrós and Julen Lopetegui. Thank you to all my teammates. You know you're family for life."

"Thank you to all the employees at the club for how well you've treated me over the years. Thank you to the fans for making me feel loved in the good times and bad. That feeling is priceless."

"I'll never forget my first derby"

"I'm proud knowing I gave my all on and off the pitch. I scored big goals. I'll never forget my first derby where I felt a magic connection with the fans."

"I remember fondly my goal at the Nuevo San Mamés. I'm happy knowing I played my part in helping the club win their sixth Europa League. Those weeks in Germany were incredible with everything that we went through."

"I will never forget that Europa League trophy for how happy it made our fans in what was such a difficult moment in the world."

"Sevilla gave me so much. I've won trophies, I've worn the captain's armband... There's no number of goals I could have scored to repay what Sevilla did for me."

"I want to finish with one thing for my teammates. If you learn anything here, it's to never surrender. I know how talented you are and I'm sure you will turn around the tough start to the season. You will always have a friend in me."

"I am one of you. Thank you, Sevilla."