Félix Fernández, about Galbiati: “He tells us that he wants to go to Barça. We did not reach an agreement nor do they insist more because they do not want conflict”

Kosner Baskonialed by its sports director, Felix Fernández confirmed the negotiation between the Basque club and FC Barcelona last summer for the transfer of Paolo Galbiatialthough it didn’t happen. “When the season ends, he He tells us that he wants to be Barcelona coachwho wants to coach Barça,” he began.

The spokesman for the Vitorian team, who appealed to the unity of Baskonism to look forward after the arrival of Velimir Perasovicexplained at a press conference the history of the Italian coach since he signed last summer until his departure last week. “It also coincides with the departure of the previous technical secretary who goes to Barcelona. What’s more, there are players who end up there that we had on the lists,” he adds.

“In this situation of wanting to go to Barcelona, Barça gets in touch with us. The relationship is extraordinary between presidents and directors, close and extremely close. We did not reach an agreement with Barça because we wanted Paolo Galbiatithat is the truth,” explained Félix Fernández, adding that “Barcelona does not insist anymore because it does not want to enter into any type of conflict with Baskonia because of the relationship and opts for another coach.

Felix Fernandez He reiterated that they trusted Paolo Galbiati despite everything and they confirmed it before concluding the season. “We detected a non-active situation on the part of Paolo (Galbiati) in the postseason with the Technical Secretariat,” explained the sports director, who indicated that he entered “a time of excuses,” which were not liked within the club.

“Baskonia has always been built avoiding excuses, we always try to overcome the problems of money and players. It is our DNA because we have no choice and that is why we are no less than others.”remarked Félix Fernández.

Galbiati wanted to remove Sedekerskis

Added to this is that the coach, as explained by Félix Fernández, wanted to remove a player as important as Tadas from the project. Sedekerskis. “There are important players, Baskonia’s identity, who he did not want in the project, like Tadas Sedekerskis himself. We explained to him that they are extremely important players and loved by the fans. It happened to us with two or three other players“, he revealed.

“We cannot afford to throw the Euroleague overboard on October 10,” said Félix. Fernandezwhich stated that the club and coach were not “on the same page” and that is why the decision was made to terminate the contract.

Regarding Markus’ departure Howardthe message was very different. “Both parties have understood each other, which is something important,” explained the spokesperson for the Vitorian team, who stressed that “He is the most important player“which they have opted for. “It hasn’t worked in the last two years like it did in the first two,” he admitted.