Panathinaikos-Zeljko Obradovic, ufficiale l'addio
Il coach lascia dopo 13 stagioni
Dopo 13 stagioni, Zeljko Obradovic lascia la panchina del Panathinaikos. L'annuncio ufficiale è stato dato dalla società greca con un comunicato sul sito.
Obradovic ha vinto tutto con il Panathinaikos ed il suo contratto era in scadenza.
"Quando sono arrivato nel 1999 mai avrei immaginato che questa potesse essere la mia casa per 13 anni" ha detto Obradovic che ha poi ringraziato tutti, dalla dirigenza, ai tifosi al suo fido Itoudis.
Per il coach tante sono le opzioni per il futuro: Fenerbahce, CSKA Mosca, Anadolu Efes e Regal Barcelona in testa.
Obradovic con il Panathinaikos ha vinto cinque Euroleague nel 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009 e 2011, 11 campionati greci e 7 Coppe di Grecia.
Ecco la lettera di addio:
Dear Friends,
When I came in June 1999 to Athens to join Panathinaikos, I could not have imagined that this would be my team, my family, my home for 13 years. In these 13 years, we had many beautiful moments, many celebrations, but also difficulties. We were always together as a great and true family. From the principles I learned from my family, I always remember that the most important thing is to respect people, especially if you want to be respected. This is something I would like to stress at this time.
I have great respect for the Giannakopoulos family, which made it possible with all its power, to be together all these years. I would like to thank and salute respectfully, the people working at Panathinaikos, all the members of the coaching staff with whom I had a great partnership over the years. Also a big thank you to all Panathinaikos fans, who were always, always, always with us, because without their help we never would have succeeded. And of course a big thank you to all the players with whom I worked these 13 years. Together, the Giannakopoulos family, the Panathinaikos employees, the coaching staff, players and fans managed to make Panathinaikos a great club that is respected throughout Europe.
Now I have had a very difficult decision to take, that the collaboration of all these years is over. I think that what happens in a family should stay in a family. Because, as the wise Greek people say, "Whatever happens in a family, should never go public." I feel at this time that my decision is the best for everyone.
Panathinaikos was my team and my home for 13 years and will always remain part of my heart. I would also like to thank all the representatives of the media for their cooperation. Last but not least, I would like to say a great thank you to my best man, my closest partner and friend Dimitris Itoudis, for our great and magnificent cooperation.
Zeljko Obradovic
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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