Diego Martínez said goodbye to the fans this Friday after three years of success at Granada. Overcome by emotion during his appearance in the Los Cármenes press room, which caused him to have to interrupt his speech for a few moments and shed the odd tear, the Galician coach stressed that his stay in the team had been “an adventure extraordinary in which we have left our soul, with three years of professional and human success.
He understands that his stage was over and he needed to take a new course. “It has been very exhausting and all cycles in life have an end. I think mine has come to an end, that we have to hand over the baton and that Granada continues to grow, with me, as a Grenadian player, as a subscriber that I am, as a Grenadian by adoption, “he said.
He has felt very loved by the fans and hopes that they understand the step he has taken. «I understand that my decision cannot be understood, but we are super proud of the work. It is difficult to feel loved. I have had an extraordinary group of players, with a connection that cannot be explained in words, but it comes to an end. Goodbye, see you later ”, he added
He assures that he is not leaving for financial reasons nor has he negotiated with another club. “I want to make it clear that at no time has there been an economic negotiation of the club. There has not been a single word in reference to my salary and that of the technical team. I have not spoken with any club. I have listened to my club, to my technical team and I have made their decision. This moment is painful, but I am very happy ”, he explained.
From now on you are free and you will hear offers. “I'll take a break, I've emptied myself. I need to disconnect for a few days and from next week study or assess if a job opportunity arises for the future. If not, then to prepare for what has to come, “he concluded.