FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando has left the club, after triggering his release clause. He will be replacing Antonio Habas as the next head coach of ATK Mohun Bagan. The 64-year-old stepped down from his position after going four games without a win in the ISL.
The decision has been made all of a sudden, and it has left the FC Goa board with no room for discussion or negotiation.
Here is what the FC Goa president, Akshay Tandon had to say about the issue via his Twitter account:
“With disappointment, I’d like to confirm that Juan Ferrando has triggered his release clause, obliging us to release him of his duties so that he can join ATK Mohun Bagan. As long the money gets deposited in our accounts, we do not have a choice in his decision.”
Ferrando’s assistant coach, Clifford Miranda is expected to be the interim head coach for the team after his departure.
How has Juan Ferrando performed at FC Goa?
In his first season in the ISL, Ferrando guided FC Goa to a fourth placed finish. He would then finish third in the AFC Champions League group, securing impressive results against West Asian teams.
The highlight of his time with the Gaurs will surely be their Durand Cup victory. The team battled a number of obstacles to win the trophy in the end.
And now, Juan Ferrando will be tasked with putting ATK Mohun Bagan back on track for the remainder of the season.
