Jakoba Arrasate is ready to start a new project with Mallorca after signing a three-year deal football with the islanders.
Mallorca have officially confirmed the appointment of 46-year-old Jacoba Arrasate as their new head coach having signed a three-year contract. With the Islanders to succeed Mexican boss Javier Aguirre, Diario AS reported on Monday.UFABET
Arrasate had been with Osasuna for six years before his contract with Rojillo expired at the end of last season. and the 46-year-old decided to take over as head coach of Mallorca on a three-year deal. After the islanders parted ways with Aguirre.
‘I think every coach lives for challenges and projects. It’s something we’ve said many times but it’s not easy to find in professional football. And after a great time in Osasuna I’m very grateful to the people of Pamplona. Now we have a new challenge, another project and I’m very excited. Because that’s what a coach wants: to build something. ‘
Arrasate said.
‘I think Mallorca is a young club, the last few years have shown it and above all because it gave me confidence in the project. When I thought I had a chance to be with them, what the coaches like is to feel wanted and they convey that interest and project to me as well.’
‘Time is very important because I think the three years allowed me to create something from what I can convey, which is very good. And I’m not going to deceive you either, my family is very important to me and we understand that they will be happy in Mallorca.’
‘I feel a little bit relieved. It’s not easy to give that news first, then live with it and then make an official announcement about where you’re going. When those moments or those processes happen. We feel free and eager to get started. Fully involved in pre-season and planning, and when the coaches are immersed in those things, we can get excited again very quickly.’
‘The first thing is to see the value of the work over the years. In the case of Javier Aguirre as well. Because I believe I inherited a team that was put together in a few years in the first division. And what I wanted to contribute was the nuances and my way of looking at football.’
‘I don’t think we lack enthusiasm. I want a team that is known. In previous years I have achieved that and the idea is to do the same in Mallorca. A team that has come together and that is a good team to try to reach a higher position. I know it’s difficult but we go with that hope.’ Arrasate said.