December 19, 2024
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Former Altetico manager to coach Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur Football Club announces Cesar Ferrnado Jimenez as head coach
Cesar Ferrnado Jimenez (Jamshedpur FC- Twitter)

Jamshedpur Football Club announces Cesar Ferrnado Jimenez as head coach ahead of the next edition of Indian Super League (ISL). Cesar, a former La Liga giants Altetico coach said that he will introduce Spanish style of football in the Jharkhand based club. He will replace former coach Steve Coppell, who has tied up with Kolkata based franchise ATK.

The 58-year-old has also managed Spanish club Elche, Albacete and the reserve side of Valencia.

“We are delighted to welcome Cesar Ferrando to Jamshedpur FC. We are extremely confident that he is the right person for the job and will work to deliver trophies for our fans and bring glory to Jamshedpur,” JFC director Sunil Bhaskaran said in a statement.

“Several things stood out during his interactions with us and the entire process; his vision, football knowledge, energy, determination and love of the game. He had thorough knowledge about our club, our players and the ISL which was very impressive. He shares our vision to move forward, to build on the platform created by us and help this club enjoy greater success,” he added

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Cesar on his part said “I assure you all that I will try to put in my best and deliver a desirable result,” he said

“Our main objective will be to give our best every day at every training session and make the team compete at the highest level. We will focus on important positions such as midfielder, striker and Centre half,” he said while addressing a joint press conference.

Fernando has also previously coached in Asia where he managed Malaysian outfit Johur Darul Yakin in 2013-14, he said.

Jamshedpur FC chief executive officer Mukul Chaudhary said Ferrnado’s sides have always played exciting football impressing with their attacking approach and dynamism and his coaching methods significantly improve the players.

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