Appointed as coach of the Valenciennes football team, Jorge Maciel has turned the page on four years as assistant coach at LOSC, since 2019. On the occasion of His first press conference in VirginiaThe Portuguese had touching words for his former club.
Respect is established as a core value
He will undoubtedly be missed by Paulo Fonseca’s staff, who made his compatriot a key man in his technical staff. And before talking about his new position as head coach at Valenciennes, Jorge Maciel wanted to have a few words about LOSC. ” To end Lille’s chapter well, I would like to thank President Olivier Letang for the end of the matter in which the two clubs settled things in a discreet and noble way for both parties.Engage the Portuguese technician. I would also like to thank Paulo Fonseca who understood my desire to leave. In addition to thanks, Jorge Maciel also returned in more detail to his mission as deputy: In my feeling, this experience was also a life lesson. We have a professional but also personal relationship between Number 1 and the Assistants. And this respect between us made it possible for us to be honest with each other“.
His work was finally rewarded with this digital role on the VA seat. An opportunity for the Portuguese that LOSC could not resist. ” Right away, Paolo told me that there was no problem, that he was happy for me, and that it was a real opportunity for me. He was the first to help meHe described it. Who is there to take inspiration from the management of the Lil’ coach? It shows me the way I should manage my staff and also my group, with honesty and respect.In any case, admitted the person who led his first training session at VAFC. An intense session, evidence that Jorge Maciel and his staff have already imposed their mark on relaunching the Hainaut club in good dynamic as the official recovery approaches.
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