Rudi Garcia was presented this Friday as a new coach of the Red Devils. Vincent Mannaert explained on the reasons for his choice.
After weeks of assums, corridor noise, intelligence and negotiation leaks, it was Rudi Garcia who was responsible for succeeding Domenico Tedesco. A decision that has already aroused a lot of comments. Vincent mannart wanted to explain himself.
“He responded to the sought -after profile: someone with leadership and a winner’s mentality, an outstanding motivator and someone ready to go with enthusiasm. I got to the table with Rudi quite early but I preferred to take My time, given the task of the task “declares our technical director at the microphone of sporza
Garcia was obviously not the only candidate: “I saw other profiles that corresponded to this, but it was the enthusiasm, the energy and the desire that made the difference. There was any Other good candidates, but we are really satisfied with him “continues Mannaert.
-According to the last hour, one of these envisaged profiles was none other than Zinedine Zidane. He would have even been the first contacted but declined, hoping to succeed Didier Deschamps on the French bench.
A Belgian coach? The federation tried
Many would have liked to see a Belgian, but it is therefore a third foreign coach immediately who will direct the Devils: “We looked at this, but they had to be available” comments the old strong man Club they are used.
“I note that many talented Belgian coaches are doing a great job, even in the big Belgian clubs. There were several who could have been available, but they themselves indicated that they were not” concluded- He, confirming certain contacts, without giving names.
