After taking the helm of a team that was wrecking, Jabi Luaces stop being the coach of Unionists, despite the achievements signed by the Biscayan coach. What happened? “You know how football is going. A new sports director has entered –Diego Hernansanz– and he wants to try to do his project, and in that project he thinks that there are other coaches to start it. They have decided not to continue, not to extend the contract, because it ended in June ”, Luaces begins explaining.
“Inside the club they knew that it was difficult for me to continue because of my situation, because I live far away and so on. The problem is that they haven't offered me the renewal. It seemed so, the directive was very clear, the fans as well, but those who have arrived have understood that no, period, “adds the coach, who had to be asked what would have happened if the new sports director had offered him the renewal .
With consensus
“I would have valued the offer and the general project, but always bearing in mind that there is consensus between the board and the sports management so that I am the coach,” he resolved.
It is also appropriate in these cases to ask if you expected this decision. “Yes and no. At first I did not have much hope to continue. They are 400 kilometers, the family had to be moved … After the conversations with the sports director, I saw that it was complicated and, above all, they understand that they may have another coach with a different profile, “adds Luaces.
A new sports director has entered –Diego Hernansanz– and he wants to try to do his project, and in that project he thinks that there are other coaches to start it
Despite the decision, his Salamanca stage has a very high note. “The experience has been very good. We have achieved the objectives, much higher than expected, because in the Cup we eliminated Atlético Baleares, Depor, we got Real Madrid … Economically it was very good for the club, it put the team on the world map. Playing against Real Madrid and above all in open … In the League the team was last, with many difficulties, with five points. He did a great job, the kids squeezed a lot, there was a terrible union in the locker room, “he celebrates.
In search of the jump
But this is already history and you have to look ahead. “It was playing for several teams, many took it for granted that I would have a team and now to stand in line and wait for what the coaches expect. I am open to any experience. Until now I had been training in the Basque Country combining it with my work, ”he points out.
There are people who call, who want to know my availability, because they thought I had a contract with Unionists, but what is an offer on the table I do not have
“I was looking for that jump a little so that they would know you in other fields. Let's hope that the fan opens a little more and that an interesting offer can come. I have had contacts with Unionists and with another club and neither has come out, “he reveals.
No firm offer
Despite the interest of some, there is currently nothing in writing to hold on to. “There are people who call, who want to know my availability, because they thought I had a contract with Unionists, but what is an offer on the table I do not have. I have had approaches, a lot of interest from these two clubs ”, expands Luaces.