Gudelj: Red Star Belgrade ‘to target’ Sevilla captain for summer return | OneFootball

Red Star Belgrade have placed Sevilla captain Nemanja Gudelj at the top of their defensive priorities and are eyeing a return to his homeland. Sportklub reports that initial moves have begun, with his contract in Seville close to expiry.

The plan outlined is to slot him into a back three alongside Strahinja Eraković and Miloš Veljković, a shape the coaching staff often favour in continental fixtures. Having shifted between midfield and defence, his established role as a centre-back at Sevilla matches that brief.

Any move could hinge on how Sevilla finish the season. If they were to be relegated, he would be free to choose his next club, whereas survival would require negotiations. Ultimately, Gudelj must decide whether this is the right time to end seven years in Spain.

The captain’s influence has been evident in testing moments. Before the win over Real Sociedad, he used social media to call for unity, urged a raucous Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, then thanked supporters and said the drop would be impossible if team and crowd pulled together.

The coming weeks will show whether Sevilla move to renew him or Red Star can persuade Luis García Plaza’s most trusted player. Another intense Sánchez-Pizjuán atmosphere is expected this weekend against RCD Espanyol.

Source: La Colina De Nervion