Mel kicked off his press conference with a message of thanks “to the entire club and all the staff at Málaga.” In reference to Nacho Pérez and Nacho Oria, members of his coaching team who accompanied him in the Club's 'Juan Cortés' room, “we have felt loved, respected, helped, and we don't have a single problem with the conduct of the people over these four months,” he said.
“It’s a difficult day. Despite the 22 years I’ve been a football coach in the elite, it’s a bitter day. But it’s the law of football,” continued the Madrid-born manager, who is grateful “to the players, office staff, gardeners, everyone. They have supported us, I have nothing bad to say, football is like this.”
Mel praised himself on “the honour of having coached Málaga. I think we worked well, but luck didn’t go our way. The objective is achieved by doing a good job. The players are going to do well, and I ask the people to support them. Only the players can get the club out of this situation,” he concluded.
The Club ends its contractual relationship with the Madrid-born manager that began last September. The Entity thanks the coach for his professionalism and commitment.
Following a day off yesterday, Málaga CF returned to training this Tuesday afternoon. A cold, rainy day without Delmás yet with Ramón integrated into the group dynamic.
The Malaguista manager held a press conference following #MálagaBurgosCF: “We’re four points away from getting out of the relegation zone, that’s nothing when there’s so many games remaining,” he said.