2023-11-10 19:20:27
Without a club since his surprise departure from OM, Marcelino would be close to returning to La Liga. Indeed, Villarreal has just sacked its coach José Rojo Martin Pacheta and would be very interested in the services of the one who had already been at the head of his team between 2013 and 2016. After twelve matches in the league, the yellow submarine is listed thirteenth place in the La Liga standings, insufficient results for the leaders who did not hesitate to dismiss Pacheta almost two months after his arrival.
“The club would like to thank him, as well as his technical staff, for his work, his dedication, his professionalism and his involvement during his time at the club, and wish him good luck for his professional future,” we can read in the press release. of the club. However, Villarreal remains well placed in the race for qualification in the round of 16 of the Europa League, the Spaniards are neck and neck with Rennes in Group F while awaiting their postponed match against Maccabi Haifa.
As indicated by the Spanish media AS, Marcelino would be in pole position to succeed Pacheta as coach of Villarreal. After only 90 days in office in Marseille, Marcelino submitted his resignation on September 23 due to a situation of discord with the supporters of the Marseille club.
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