Goal : Atletico Madrid have dismissed coach Gregorio Manzano in the wake of Wednesday night’s dismal Copa del Rey defeat to Albacete.
It was claimed after last Sunday’s Primera Division loss at home to Real Betis that the Rojiblancos’ board had already decided to fire the 55-year-old, irrespective of the outcome of their midweek meeting with the Segunda side.
However, their embarrassing 1-0 loss at the Vicente Calderon has now sealed Manzano’s fate, with the club releasing a statement on their official website on Thursday.
“The Executive Committee of Atletico Madrid, meeting today to discuss the sporting situation, unanimously decided to dismiss Gregorio Manzano as first team coach.
“This decision has been communicated to the technician, with whom we reached an agreement for the termination of his contract.
“Atletico Madrid thanks Gregorio Manzano for the work done and wishes him well for the future.”