The Seville club has parted ways with Antonio Tramullas, head of medical services since late 2025. The entity is already negotiating with Felipe Segura, former medical head of Real Madrid, to replace him.
Sevilla FC announced on Tuesday the dismissal of Antonio Tramullas as head of medical services, just seven months after his arrival at the club. The decision, reported by Radio Sevilla, responds to the need to restructure the medical area after a season marked by injuries. The Nervionense team has already initiated contacts with Felipe Segura, who was the chief medical officer of Real Madrid until last June.
A brief and tumultuous period
Tramullas arrived at Sevilla in December 2025, coming from FC Barcelona, where he had worked as director of sports medicine. His resume also included experience in the Euroleague basketball, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, and the Aspire Academy in Qatar. However, his management has failed to halt the injury plague that has plagued the team this season, with players like Marcão, Suso, or the newly arrived Akor Adams spending long periods in the infirmary.
The board led by José María del Nido Carrasco has opted for a drastic change before the start of pre-season. Internal sources claim that confidence in Tramullas' methods had deteriorated in recent weeks, hastening his departure. The club has not officially announced the dismissal, but negotiations with Segura confirm the roadmap.
Felipe Segura, a proven profile
Felipe Segura, 51, was head of medical services at Real Madrid for five seasons, until his departure in June 2026. At the white club, he managed the recovery of stars like Bellingham, Vinícius, and Courtois, and his work was key in winning two Champions League titles. His exit from the Madrid entity occurred due to disagreements with the new sports management, according to close sources.
Sevilla values his experience in managing high-level squads and his ability to implement injury prevention protocols. The negotiation is at an advanced stage and could be concluded in the coming days, before the first pre-season friendly. The agreement would be for two seasons, with an option for a third.
Impact on the dressing room and fans
The news has caused a stir among Sevilla fans, who are hoping for a change in the dynamics regarding injuries. Last year, the team accumulated over 30 absences due to muscular problems, a figure that alarmed the coaching staff of García Pimienta. With Segura's arrival, the club aims to reduce that number and improve the planning of workload.
For the average Sevilla fan, the news represents a ray of hope in a summer of movement. The board has promised a competitive squad for the upcoming season, and sports medicine is a fundamental pillar. Season ticket holders hope that the new medical head avoids long-term injuries that hampered the team in the final stretch of last season.
A summer of changes at Sevilla
The movement in the medical services adds to other adjustments in the club's structure. Sevilla has already announced the departure of several players and is negotiating loans to lighten the wage bill. The arrival of Segura would be the first major signing off the pitch, with the intention of professionalising the medical area to the maximum.
The club has scheduled a press conference for this Thursday, where sporting director Víctor Orta is expected to provide details about the restructuring. Meanwhile, fans remain attentive to news in the market. The news of Tramullas' dismissal has been met with mixed opinions: some see it as necessary, while others criticise the lack of patience with a prestigious professional.
What is certain is that Sevilla has a lot at stake in 2026-27. After an irregular season, the board wants to secure all departments. Sports medicine is now the focus, and with Segura on the horizon, the club hopes that injuries will no longer be an excuse. Time will tell if the change yields results, but it is clear that in Nervión, they do not want to leave anything to chance.
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