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Marcelino, the coach of Villarreal and former coach of Olympique de Marseille, denied having influenced the recruitment of the Marseille club.
Before Villarreal’s big defeat against OM (0-4) in the Europa League, Marcelino was questioned about his brief time in Marseille. The Spanish coach notably mentioned the rumors according to which he refused to field an attack composed of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexis Sanchez.
Marcelino said he did not remember this decision. “When we were there, we wanted to make the best team possible with the financial means of the club. I think last season’s transfers were not mine. It was the club that made them. »
Marcelino clarifies his role
He also said he did not have the authority to make recruiting decisions alone. “I think the recruits are showing that they are of a very high level. They are not my recruits, I do not make the decisions,” Marcelino said.
And to add: “I didn’t do it at OM, nor in my former clubs and nor at Villarreal. I reach consensus with other decision-makers on a club’s sports policy. »
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