Enrique Cerezo Confirms Abel Resino As Atletico Madrid's New Coach
Los Colchoneros' supremo is confident that the club made the right decision in appointing the inexperienced Resino to replace the departing Aguirre.
Feb 3, 2009 4:52:53 AM
Atletico
The decision comes just 24 hours after Atleti president Enrique Cerezo assured that he would not consider axing Aguirre at this stage of the campaign, but after a meeting with the Mexican-born coach yesterday, both parties agreed to go their separate ways.
Speaking to Cadena COPE during a radio interview late last night, Cerezo gave his thoughts on the sudden change in the team.
He said, "Everything was very rushed, but we reached an agreement with Aguirre for his dismissal. It was the best thing for the club and it was done by mutual consent.
"I want to thank Aguirre for all he has done. He is a gentleman on and off the pitch but there was a problem because we have not been winning lately. Still, we are very grateful for his services."
The chief then went on to praise Aguirre’s successor, Resino: "Abel is every bit Atleti. He knows the club well and I am confident he is the right man to lead us out of our current situation."
The 48-year-old Resino played for Atletico from 1986 to 1995, picking up back-to-back Copa del Reys in 1991 and 1992 while being crowned with the Zamora trophy in the 1990-91 season.
He has so far only managed Ciudad de Murcia (2005-06), now known as
KS Leong, Goal.com
- Chelsea Comment: Carlo Ancelotti Could Live Or Die By His January Buys
- Mozambique Coach Mart Nooij Won't Comment On Nigeria Job
- Goal.com World Player Of The Week: Obafemi Martins
- Carlo Ancelotti Hints That Chelsea Are Monitoring Aguero & Pato, But Plays Down Talk Of January Signings
- Exclusive Interview: Atletico Madrid's Cleber Santana
- Michael Ballack: Chelsea Can Score At Any Time
- Chelsea Comment: Five Positives From Madrid Ahead Of Manchester United Meeting
- Chelsea's Champions League Fight Isn't Over - Ashley Cole
- Chelsea Comment: Blues Show Their Determination To Give Everything In Europe
- Carlo Ancelotti Reminds Chelsea To Focus On Champions League Before Manchester United Showdown
- Top 10 Most Controversial World Cup Games
- Egypt Issue FIFA Complaint Against Algeria, Threaten International Withdrawl
- Fabio Cannavaro: Thierry Henry Should Have Had The Decency Not To Celebrate
- FAI Chief John Delaney Demands Ireland's Match With France Be Replayed
- France Captain Thierry Henry: I Handled The Ball Against Ireland, But It Was A ‘Great Moment’
- Goal.com World Player Of The Week: Obafemi Martins
147 - Mozambique Coach Mart Nooij Won't Comment On Nigeria Job
29 - Chelsea Comment: Carlo Ancelotti Could Live Or Die By His January Buys
20
