The 'Mono' Burgos leaves Atlético de Madrid

End of story (for now). Germán ‘el Mono’ Burgos will leave his post as second coach at Atlético Madrid later this season. The club itself has announced it with an emotional video through their social networks extolling their figure, which is already in the history of Atletico.

The reason: you feel ready to start your career as a technical director. Your march will be effective once it ends Champions League. For several months now, the former goalkeeper had been contemplating the possibility of leading a project from the bench.

Burgos returned to the club with the help of Diego Pablo Simeone. With ‘Cholo’ he began his career as second coach at Racing de Avellaneda. In December 2011 they arrived at Atleti replacing the coaching staff of Gregorio Manzano. A couple that not everyone trusted and who ended up leading one of the most glorious stages in the history of the club.

He leaves having achieved one league, two Europa League, two European Super Cups and one Spanish Super Cup, in addition to the smash that meant reaching the Champions League final twice, something that Atleti had only achieved once in more than a hundred years of history. It also leaves a gap of charisma, effort and athletic feeling. The vivid image of what the red and white parish has promulgated in recent times.

Neither Atleti nor ‘Mono’ confirm a new destination. The rumors have been constant in recent weeks, and many of them came from Argentina. The possible departure of Marcelo Gallardo brought him closer to River Plate, but in the last few hours the option to Union of Santa Fe. Also rojiblanco, he has been without a coach since the departure of Luis Madelón in March, and they have already contacted Burgos.