Rubi: “He knew what Espanyol needed: was to empower himself”

In May 2019, the departure of Joan Francesc Ferrer Rubi was the first step towards the disastrous season that Espanyol has completed and that closed last night at the RCDE Stadium against Celta. After the European classification and having hit the key in the performance of the squad, especially from the youth squads, Betis' offer got in the way and the coach decided to accept it. Among other things because he did not agree with the parakeet project.

“He would relive that experience despite having that end. Not only was Rubi wanting to leave, but Espanyol let him go. There is no doubt. A coach only has strength when things are going well. He knew what Espanyol needed and that was to strengthen the team. Repeating such a season was very difficult. I felt at home. You don't leave so easily. Things did not go well for Espanyol or us. Such a radical change saddens, “he declared last night on TVE's 'Onze'.

The former coach of Betis, who acknowledges that he has received offers from abroad or Second, wanted to comment on more aspects of his departure and point to a person from the entity. “It is too early to return to Espanyol. I do not know what I explained well. I made a statement but it was not clear. It hurt me a lot when I left. I am not hurt with Espanyol, but with someone. When I comment that I have an offer, I am not saying that I am leaving, and all the cavalry are already on me. it was said that I was leaving for money when my salary was the same as in Betis … “, he commented.

The technician answered the question of whether the January signings had come in the summer, he would have been left with a “sure yes.” And he added and withdrew: “I never said that Espanyol was going to lose the category. It had valid players, but we could not lower the level so much. I knew there would be difficulties. Repeating that was not easy, we played good football, but I respect the opinions.”

Finally, the Vilassar coach also appreciated his incomplete season at Betis: “The season was difficult but good to learn. There is a lot of demand but it did not end well. We were irregular, it was difficult for us to get closer to Europe, and the coach always pays the bill”.