Marcelino to leave Racing
Marcelino to leave Racing
Racing Santader coach Marcelino GarcÃa Toral has told a press conference on Wednesday conference that he shall be leaving the club in the summer. Racing president Francisco PernÃa too was present at the pres conference.
Marcelino guided Racing Santander to a UEFA Cup spot for the first time in the history of the club in the 2007-2008 season. He is rated as one of best young coaches to take Racing to a new level and was always speculated to depart from the Sardinero at the end of the season.
Marcelino said in the press conference:
"Two months ago I met with the president and I told him, with plenty of notice, that I wouldn't be continuing with the team.
"I wanted to seek the chance to coach a bigger side with a greater chance of winning trophies - one of the so-called 'big' clubs. That was the idea and I'll go through with it."
It is speculated that Marcelino would be the next Valencia coach.
