This and his huge attacking presence lead to a move to Sevilla for a fee of 1.5m €. There, he was an influential captain and vital in team gaining promotion to the Primera Division. He was known in Seville as ""El Mago"" which ment ""The Magician:" due to his lethal ability with any free kicks combined with a powerful shot in or outside the box. He was also loved by the Sevilla fans and was one of the most important "10s" of the Andalusian team's history. He managed 140 appearances in the championship with 44 goals and many assists, while he was also the leader of the team.