The experienced coach from Rosario explained in the last hours why he did not accept the offer to direct Boca, a position that Jorge Almirón finally took.
Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino revealed details of why he did not accept the proposal of the vice president of Mouth, Juan roman riquelmeto take the reins of the team when efforts were underway to occupy the place it currently occupies Jorge Almiron.
“The world that surrounds Boca is enormous. It is one that goes far beyond football, the squad you have or the football needs of the club. There is another life within the club that is very significant. There is a political aspect that plays a important role and there are elections at the end of this year”detailed Martino the reasons that led him to finally decline the offer.
in dialogue with The Athleticthe experienced coach, added: “Boca is also currently impacted by national politics, which requires a certain level of evaluation. And then there was my ability to take on a project of that magnitude at this time.”
“After a demanding four-year process with Mexico, my analysis had to be very detailed. Once you accept a challenge like that, there is no going back. I thought this was not the right time for me. At this moment, Boca I needed another kind of commitment”held the ‘Tata’ Martino.
Lastly, he also stated that “After everything that happened with Boca in recent weeks, now everyone has my number and it’s fine.”
“I answer messages but I don’t give interviews in Argentina. I haven’t given an interview in Argentina in six years, since I left the National Team, and I’m not going to do more”he sentenced on the repercussion that his possible arrival had.
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