![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/real-madrid-legend-isco-accuses-aston-villa-chief-of-grabbing-him-by-the-neck-before-pair-had-to-be-separated/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/isco-alarcon-sevilla-fc-looks-782917014.jpg&description=VILLAN OF THE STORY Real Madrid legend Isco accuses Aston Villa chief of 'grabbing him by the neck before pair had to be separated' SPANISH star Isco has sensationally accused Aston Villa chief Monchi of grabbing him by the NECK in an incredible bust-up. The former Real Madrid ace, 31, has been a free agent since his contract at Sevilla was torn up after just three months. 2 Isco has sensationally accused ex-Sevilla sporting director Monchi of grabbing his throat in a shock scrap Credit: Getty 2 Isco claims Monchi, pictured here with the Europa League trophy after winning the 2023 final vs Roma, grabbed his neck in an office bust-up Credit: Getty Isco lasted just four months at the Spanish giants after ending his trophy-laden stint at the Bernabeu. The 38-cap international has been a free agent since December 2022, with his proposed free transfer to Union Berlin collapsing in January. And now Isco has revealed exactly what led to his shock Sevilla exit in an explosive interview with Marca. The attacking midfielder revealed he signed for the Seville giants after then-boss Julen Lopetegui told him he "loved him" as a player. But it quickly became apparent then-sporting director Monchi - who's now serving as president of football operations at Aston Villa - did NOT want him at the club. Isco told Marca: "They fire Julen... but when he leaves and the winter market window approaches, I see many strange things within the club. "To begin with, they called my agent to find a way out for me, without previously discussing anything with me. "As soon as I found out I went to speak directly with Monchi. "I told him: "Listen, this has come to me, I don't know what's going on, I don't know if you love me, if you don't love me... Be honest with me and we'll fix it without problems. I'm at your disposal.' "After that conversation, Monchi started saying that I wanted to leave, something that was not true, and he began to call both me and my lawyer every day, harassing us to sign the){kind=link}
SPANISH star Isco has sensationally accused Aston Villa chief Monchi of grabbing him by the NECK in an incredible bust-up.
The former Real Madrid ace, 31, has been a free agent since his contract at Sevilla was torn up after just three months.
Isco lasted just four months at the Spanish giants after ending his trophy-laden stint at the Bernabeu.
The 38-cap international has been a free agent since December 2022, with his proposed free transfer to Union Berlin collapsing in January.
And now Isco has revealed exactly what led to his shock Sevilla exit in an explosive interview with Marca.