In this Nov 11, 2018 photo, Sevilla's Portuguese defender Daniel Carrico gestures during the Spanish league football match between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville. (CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)

MADRID - Sevilla defender Daniel Carrico is close to joining the Chinese Super League side Wuhan Zall, according to local media reports.

Daniel Carrico started his career at Sporting CP before having spells with Reading

Spain's Marca reported on Wednesday that Carrico would not extend his contract with Sevilla, which expires on June 30 as the Portuguese defender has been struggling for a place in the La Liga team because of injuries.

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A report in ABC de Sevilla last month claimed that Sporting Lisbon and other clubs also showed interest in the 32-year-old.

Daniel Carrico started his career at Sporting CP before having spells with Reading. He joined Sevilla on loan in 2013, and signed a permanent contract in 2014, where played 164 games and scored seven goals, winning three Europa League titles with the club from 2014 to 2016.