Villarreal are on the verge of formally announcing the departure of their manager Marcelino Garcia Toral, even as the season still has five games left...
Villarreal are on the verge of formally announcing the departure of their manager Marcelino Garcia Toral, even as the season still has five games left on the calendar. At La Ceramica, the remaining fixtures are now widely regarded as a mere formality, given that the Yellow Submarine need only a single point to secure their place in next season. �s UEFA Champions League. With that objective all but achieved, the powers that be at the club have turned their full attention to the summer transfer window and the necessary reshaping of the squad. The lion. �s share of that planning revolves around the future of Marcelino, who has done a formidable job steering the team back to continental glory. The Nigerian international of the Super Eagles, should any of our own feature in the club. �s plans come July, will be watching keenly as this story develops. In the scheme of things, Marcelino. �s exit appears to be a matter of when, not if, and the club hierarchy are expected to make the announcement official within days. At the end of the day, this is a decision that speaks to the ambitious trajectory of a side that refuses to rest on its laurels. Villarreal have given a good account of themselves this term, and their clinical efficiency in the league has been a hallmark of their resurgence. Now, with Champions League football guaranteed, the focus shifts to who will take the helm next season. For the fans, especially those in Lagos and Abuja who gather at viewing centres to watch La Liga action on big screens, the news will stir much debate. They will shake their heads over cold bottles of malt and soft drinks, arguing that Marcelino deserves the chance to lead the team in Europe. Others will nod sagely, insisting that change is necessary for a club that wishes to become a regular contender at the highest level. The atmosphere in those centres will be electric, with every fresh update from GoalZaza sparking fresh rounds of analysis and friendly disagreement.
