Now it’s a different game for Ernesto Valverde. Espanyol is the team where he made his debut as a footballer in the First Division in the 1986 season and where he directed as coach for two seasons, between 2006 and 2008, a year after his first spell in head of San Mamés bank (2003-04 and 2004-05).
“Yes, this is a special game for me. This is the team that made my debut in the First Division, this is what gave me that opportunity. It also gave me the opportunity to train in the top category for two years. I played two finals there, both of which I came very close to winning. It’s also special because of the people who stay there. When you face your former teams there are situations that you remember with joy,” said the Athletic coach, who also coached Olympiacos, Villarreal, Valencia and Barça.
Source: La Verdad
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