Official: Vargas joins Sevilla

Ruben Vargas has left FC Augsburg to join Sevilla.

Six months before the end of his contract, Ruben Vargas has left FC Augsburg.

The Bundesliga side confirmed on Friday that the Switzerland international has joined Sevilla on a permanent basis with immediate effect.

Augsburg sporting director Marinko Jurendic reiterated that the club would have preferred to tie Vargas down to a new contract.

“We’d have liked to have extended Ruben’s contract before the last transfer window, but he recently informed us that he didn’t want to do so,” Jurendic said.

“Since we also bear an economic responsibility for the club, we jointly sought a solution that makes sense for both parties. We’d like to thank Ruben for his commitment over many years for FCA and wish him all the best in Spain.”

Vargas, who has racked up 23 goals and 19 assists in 161 matches for Augsburg since joining the club in 2019, commented:

“I’ve said on several occasions that I feel ready for the next step in my career. After five and a half years at FC Augsburg, I want the challenge of playing in a different league. 

“I would like to thank the club for our positive discussions and for enabling me to move to Sevilla right away. I always felt right at home at FCA and will have fond memories of my time in Augsburg. I wish FCA all the best for the future.”