Imanol: “I hope to restore confidence with a title or by doing something great”

Imanol
Sheriff He is a happy man after his renewal until 2023 as coach of the club of his life. “I'm very, very, very, happy,” emphasizes the Oriotarra. “Can not it be a different way. Who was going to tell us at the beginning, in the first call ”, back in March 2018. Now, with a horizon of more than two seasons ahead of the ship, the objective of“ giving continuity to the project is set. I am proud to continue growing with the club, with these players, with this squad. And hoping that everything has a happy ending. I hope to reciprocate this confidence that the club and the board show in me doing something great this year ”.

The Oriotarra feels “highly valued” by all levels of the club, “from the sports management, the president and the board of directors. By all the staff, all the people who work in Zubieta and even by the media. And also by the fans. All that people reach me or make me feel is that affection, that appreciation. The only thing I have are words of thanks for all of them ”.

Imanol he insists on his ambition. “Now I even feel indebted. We have a wonderful year ahead of us and we hope that this confidence that the club is showing in me as a coach will be reciprocated in sports with a title or by doing something great ”.

The derby on December 31 is the perfect time to celebrate its renewal. In addition, he will complete 100 games as Real's coach. “It's a derby, the best way to celebrate it would be by getting those three points.”