Geis: Sevilla no stepping stone

By Football Espana staff

New Sevilla midfielder Johannes Geis believes the Andalucians are one of Europe’s leading clubs and not ‘a stepping stone’ to elsewhere.

The 24-year-old joined Los Rojiblancos from Bundesliga club Schalke on a season-long loan deal worth a reported €2m, with an option to sign of €7m next summer.

“I don't consider Sevilla a stepping stone in my career,” Geis told the Sevilla club website.

“It's a leading club and if I do well and the club wants me, why not stay? That's something I would like.

“The Coach has told me what he expects from me, direct football and high pressure...I’m going to need time to adapt, but I want to learn Spanish and help my teammates.

“Where I feel most comfortable is in the most defensive central-midfield position, but I can adapt to what the boss wants.”

Geis has represented Germany at all youth levels above the Under-16s, although he failed to hold down a first-team place in two seasons with Schalke.