Patricia Rodríguez, counselor of Granada, spoke to Movistar a few hours after the dismissal of Antonio Fernández Monterrubio as CEO was announced. Rodríguez stressed that these functions will be assumed “by the Council.” In other words, another CEO will not be appointed, at least for the moment.
The counselor, in Granada since February 22, stressed that the great objective of the club is to renew Diego Martínez, which ends on June 30. “We have many meetings because I try to be close to the day-to-day of the 'staff' and the squad, in a normal way, but without facing the negotiation. Diego wants to wait until the end of the season and we will see what steps are taken. From the property the objective is to continue counting on him, that he renew and stay with us for another year to complete this fantastic project that he is carrying out ”.
Rodríguez stressed that his first and maximum option is to continue with the current coach. Asked if he handles alternatives or if he fears the possibility that he will land at Valencia, which he intends, he sentenced: “We will work hard to keep you with us“
The former general director of Elche has a strategy for the club. “We are in a sector where things are going faster and faster and that is what happens. The arrival to the team was to take on a new challenge. I hope the club is sustainable in the long term and that sporting successes have a corporate reflection and are long-lasting ”.
Granada, at the moment, is preparing its game tomorrow against Cádiz in the middle of a storm due to the abrupt departure of Monterrubio, its statement speaking of harassment to force him to leave and the subsequent and harsh response of the club in a statement where it assured that it was reserved the option to take legal action.