Erik Lamela Retires From Football, Begins New Chapter In Coaching

‎Erik Lamela has retired from professional football after reaching a contract termination with AEK Athens, and will begin a new chapter as Matías Almeyda’s assistant on Sevilla’s coaching staff.

‎The talented Argentine winger, who wore Sevilla’s colors for three seasons starting in 2021 and played a key role in the club’s 2023 Europa League triumph, has retired from professional football after accepting a proposal from his compatriot.

‎A product of River Plate, Lamela moved to Italy at a young age to join Roma, who signed the gifted left-footed player for about €17 million in 2011.

‎He has now begun a new chapter off the pitch.

‎Two seasons later, he joined Tottenham for a fee of around £30 million, where he remained until he was part of the deal that saw Bryan Gil join Spurs and him move to Sevilla.

‎His Rabona goal against Arsenal in 2021 won him the Puskas award for goal of the season.

‎After varying spells in La Liga, the Argentine international moved to Athens, where he played last season, scoring six goals in 31 official appearances.

‎Having played his last game in May, he has decided to retire as a player and join Almeyda’s coaching staff.