Albert Riera makes his debut as a coach at Galatasaray

Former Spanish international Albert Riera has finally fulfilled his dream of returning to his old club as coach. This afternoon, Florya Metin Oktay took the field in the first training of the preseason with Fatih Terim at the Galatasaray facilities. Riera has been the one of the three aides of the 'emperor', nicknamed Terim, along with Umit Davala and Levent Sahin.

The balearic He never hid his willingness to return to work at Galatasaray where he has had very good times. The former Spanish international told AS in May that he wanted to “work with Terim at Galatasaray.” “First of all you have to show respect to the coaches at Galatasaray, Hasan Sas and Umit Davala. They are very good people and great professionals,” he also said.

“When I was a footballer at the club,” he continued, “they were already in the coaching staff and we have had several successes together. I've heard something, but so far I haven't spoken to anyone at the Galatasaray. I am clear that I would very much like to work at Galatasaray as a coach. It would be a great step for my career. I know that one day I will go back to work at Galatasaray, but I don't know when it could be“, explained Albert Riera a few months ago.

Riera this afternoon expressed his joy on Twitter and said that he is very happy to return to the club where he felt very loved: “I pledge all my efforts to return this trust. Thanks the coach for this opportunity! Cimbom (nickname of the club) and return this club where it deserves … to be champions. “Albert Riera played for Galatasaray between 2011-2014 and won two Turkish league titles, two Super Cups and a Turkish Cup with the lions .