Enrique Cerezo Confirms Abel Resino As Atletico Madrid's New Coach

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Atletico Madrid have confirmed that their former goalkeeper, Abel Resino, will take over the Vicente Calderon coaching hot-seat after Javier Aguirre was relieved of his position.

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 Granada 74, Levante (2007) and CD Castellon. He will be assisted by Santi Denia, while Miguel Peiro will be the team’s new physical trainer.

KS Leong, Goal.com