Suddenly his face closed. The flow has become slower, his emotion papable. After analyzing the draw against Concarneau (1-1), Carlos Secretario announced his departure from Créteil, confirming the information revealed a little earlier by Rui Pataca. The Cristolian sports director spoke of “personal reasons”. After a meeting earlier today with President Armand Lopes, the leaders agreed to release their coach.
“It’s a very sad and very hard day for me,” sighs Carlos Secretario, looking serious. I have a big health problem and I have to return to Portugal to find my family. I cannot be well if I stay alone here in France, I have to be with my relatives. I thank the Créteil club and President Armand Lopes who gave me everything. I found a family in Créteil, we had a good group and a great state of mind. But the most important thing is health. Maybe I will come back one day … “
The former Porto and Real Madrid defender (50) arrived at Créteil in 2018, bringing the club back to the National in his first season. He had already had a first experience in France at Lusitanos Saint-Maur between 2015 and 2017.
Créteil, who finished the year in 7th place 8 points behind leader Quevilly-Rouen, will have to look for a new coach. “But tonight (Friday), the most important thing is to pay tribute to Carlos Secretario. We thank him and wish him a lot of courage for the future, ”underlines Rui Pataca.
