Monchi and Sevilla have parted ways after 29 years.

Monchi had emerged as one of the game's most highly regarded sporting directors during his time with Sevilla.

Monchi confirmed a report that he had met with Roma president James Pallotta.

He told reporters: "It's true that I listened to their project, but that was all. I have not signed anything with anyone.

"It's true that Roma is one of the clubs that has shown the most interest in me, but I have other offers."

Sevilla president Pepe Castro had hoped to keep Monchi and offered him a lucrative deal to remain.

"We've done the possible and the impossible for Monchi to remain with us," he said. "We made an offer to him that was beyond our limits.

"But in the end, we've had to consider the man before the professional. He had made it very clear that he wanted to leave."