Hyderabad FC appoint Manuel Marquez as new head coach

 Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC on Monday appointed experienced Spaniard Manuel Marquez as new head coach just days after Alberto Roca left club to join FC Barcelona support staff. 51-year-old Spaniard, who had previously worked in Spanish La Liga and Croatian top-flight clubs, has penned a one-year deal till end of 2020-21 season.

"It's a big challenge for me to join Hyderabad FC as we are set to begin our season soon. club has already been preparing and working on a lot of things over last few months so that makes it a comparatively smoor process for me to settle in," said Marquez after completing formalities.
 

"Given that Hyderabad FC intends to follow same philosophy which I've worked with over so many years, I believe re are common goals already present. w it's just about hitting ground running and imparting those ideologies to players," he said.
 

A defender by trade in his playing days, Barcelona native turned out for various sides in Spanish leagues, before hanging up his boots at of 28.

He has a two-decade-long coaching career and had recent stints at La Liga side UD Las Palmas in 2017 and Croatian top-flight team NK Istra 1961 in 2018.
 

On appointment of Spanish caoch, Hyderabad FC co-owner Varun Tripuraneni said, "We've worked towards a unified goal over last seven-eight months while building our team. It has been one of our top priorities to continue good work that everyone has put in and we strongly believe that Manuel Marquez is perfect choice to do that.
 

"He has credentials, and more importantly experience to fit into our club. He has consistently proven himself at various levels and we expect a seamless transition.