The former Platense coach Martín Palermo revealed that he doubts that the new president of Boca, Juan Román Riquelme, will contact him to take over as coach of the “Xeneize” cast due to the differences that exist between the two since their days as footballers.
After his resignation as technical director of Platense after the defeat in the final of the League Cup Professional, the top scorer in the history of the Ribera club attacked Riquelme in an interview with Radio La Red.
Palermo He addressed the possibility of leading Boca with the current president and assured that it will be very difficult to achieve: “I don’t think Riquelme will call me to go to Boca. If he does it is out of some interest”.
In this sense, he assured: “We have differences with Román, we are different. We respect each other on the field of play but when that happens, there is no connection, even if you want to do it for the good of Boca”.
In turn, the all-time top scorer of the La Ribera team commented on Mauricio Macri and his defeat in the elections on Sunday the 17th: “Macri, as president of Boca, is the most successful in the club’s history; I don’t understand why people insult him”.
Nevertheless, Palermo He expressed his desire to lead “Xeneize” at some point in his career, despite Riquelme’s victory in the elections.
“I see myself sitting on the bench, as a Boca coach”concluded the “Titan”.
Palermo, without work after leaving Platense
Martin Palermoformer Platense coach, published a heartfelt farewell letter to the fans of Vicente López’s club, after the club made his departure official after the historic runners-up finish in the League Cup Soccer professional.
Palermo, whose contract ended on December 31, made the decision not to renew his employment relationship with the club, despite the fact that he will not finally arrive at Boca after the defeat of Andrés Ibarra in the elections.
“Thank you to everyone who was part of this incredible year, coaching staff, props, medical area, leaders who trusted in the project, to all the players who were the true protagonists of this dream and to the fans for always supporting the team until the end”published the former forward of Estudiantes de La Plata and Boca, among other clubs.
Furthermore, on his official Instagram account he commented: “I feel proud to have been part of the Calamar family and with the peace of mind of knowing that I left an important mark on the club. They will always be in my heart.”.
This Monday, Palermo He had announced to the leaders that he would not renew his contract and would thus leave his position after 46 games, with a balance of 17 wins, 12 draws and 17 losses.
During his time at Calamar he saved them from relegation and qualified them for their first final in more than 80 years.
On the other hand, Platense made official today the end of the coach’s cycle: “After a historic season that ended with the dispute of the first Platense final in Argentine soccer after 80 years, coach Martín Palermo and the club made the determination to separate their paths at the end of the bond that concludes at the end of this year,” the entity reported on its social networks.
In turn, he outlined a summary of the former forward’s time in Platense: “At the head of our institution, the Titan and its coaching staff did a great job throughout 2023 that allowed the club to total 54 points in the sum of the two tournaments, being left out of playing their first international tournament due to goal difference, and reaching the definition of the League Cup, in which they lost in the final against Rosario Central.
“In addition, it promoted the promotion of players from our lower divisions, which included the debuts of Marco Pellegrino, Gonzalo Valdivia, Alejo Monje and Manuel Tucker, also achieving the consolidation of other footballers in the main team”he continued.
Along these lines, the statement continued: “From Club Atlético Platense we are very grateful to him and all his staff for an unforgettable year for all of us, we wish him the greatest success in the next project he undertakes and Calamar will always have the open doors of his house to receive him.
“Thank you very much Palermo, for getting into the hearts of our people and leading us to play in a historic final. What you did for Tense will never be forgotten!”hill.
Source: Ambito
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