Matías Almeyda’s blunt response to River’s relegation: “I’m sick of talking about 12 years ago”

In 2011 to River, to the surprise of the world of football, he had to go through what will surely be his worst sports and institutional period. Back then the Millionaire descended to the First National B and who took the reins of the team to return it to First fire matias almeyda.

To the now coach of AEK Athens soccer Greece He had to star in the relegation as a player and he immediately hung up his boots, but he did not let go of the club of his loves and took over as coach of the Millionaire.

It was on this subject that the journalist asked him Marcelo cholo subtle to the former coach of the team nunez. “Matías, we all recorded the image of the relief in your celebration. That whole year was hell, apart from the fact that everything ended well. Were you able to enjoy that achievement over time?” he asked.

“I am telling you the truth? With much respect, but I’m sick of talking about 12 years ago. I think my career is much more important than 12 years”, the former player of the Argentine national team responded emphatically.

“He has always been very respectful. But I feel like they minimize what I do. I am champion today, let’s talk about my championship. River has already passed. I was at the moment that I had to be, whoever wants to minimize it will minimize it and whoever wants to give it value can give it value, ”she added.

“I am complete. I gave everything I had to as a River fan, but today he enjoyed other things. I can’t go back”, closed Almeyda.

Almeyda’s journey as a coach

Regarding the present of Bareis leading the AEK of Athensteam with which he won the last edition of the super league Delaware Greece.

Prior to his arrival in European football as a coach, Almeyda led River between 2011 and 2012, Banfield (2013-2015), the chivas de guadalajara soccer Mexico (2015-2018) and the San Jose earthquakes of the MLS (2018-2022).