Fernando has posted a farewell to Sevilla and their fans.

The midfielder has been released from his contract six months early.

The Brazilian posted to social media: "Learn that everything has its time, everything comes in its time. Give necessary time to arrive, grow, sprout, flower and leave.

"For me, the only worthwhile success in life is the one that allows me, at the end of a cycle, to look back and know that I have been the human being and professional that I should have been.

"Here I have left all my effort and my love for football. I'm leaving, but I leave my heart here, with you.

"Thank you for everything Sevilla."