Martino: "I Have left to be trainer of the Barça"

The up to now trainer of the FC Barcelona, Gerardo Martino, has confirmed in press conference after the tie of the Barcelona group against the Athletic of Madrid that leaves to be officially technician of the Barça with one accord with the club. Luis Enrique, his successor

Gerardo Martino has announced in the room of press of the Camp Nou and without turn of questions that leaves to be the trainer of the Barça with one accord with the Barcelona club. Visibly thrilled and accompanied by the sportive director, Andoni Zubizarreta, the Argentinian technician has appreciated the opportunity that have given him to be able to train to the FC Barcelona and has regretted to have not been able to fulfil the marked aims of the season. "Wail deeply have not helped to the team to reach the aims. It has been a very big pride direct this institution", has ensured, very thrilled.

"The club no only has a big heritage futbolístico in the players, also a big human quality. It admired these players, admire them and will follow them admiring", has added. By his part, Andoni Zubizarreta has appreciated the work made by Martino in a very complicated season and has affirmed that it can be good person and good trainer. "The Tata leaves a lot of friends in Barcelona. It has been a very complicated year and Martino has helped us to keep the level of the team", has concluded the sportive director culé.

After congratulating to the Athletic by the title achieved in the Camp Nou, has sacked thanking all the world and wishing luck to the barcelonismo of face to future seasons. Martino has wanted to give the graces "to the fans by the respect and to the people of the staff because they have accompanied us and given support. They have given us a big respect and have worked with a lot of cordialidad". With the course of the "Tata", closes a brief chapter in the FC Barcelona and opens another, starred probably by Luis Enrique whose arrival will be announced in the next days.


Carlos Domínguez
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