The official confirmation was missing and it arrived this Thursday. Iñigo Vélez de Mendizabal will be in charge of directing the Amorebieta in the first season in the history of the Blues in the Second Division, after announcing its renewal for one year. “It has been very easy,” said the Vitoria coach in relation to the negotiations for his signature. He was very clear that he did not want to move from Urritxe. Or, in this case, where the zornotzarras will play next season, since La Liga declared the blue fiefdom as ‘not suitable’ for the dispute of the Silver Division matches. «From the moment we ascended, there was no other scenario that was not to continue at the Amorebieta. I have a tremendous desire for him to start and be able to debut in this category with the Amorebieta Sports Society, “said Iñigo Vélez who will face his fourth season on the Biscayan bench.
The Vitoria coach had linked his future at Amorebieta to the continuity of Asier Goiria at the head of the Sporting Directorate of the entity. A news that was confirmed days ago and that for Vélez de Mendizabal “was something key” to maintain a very beneficial unity for the team. They have known each other for a long time, they have shared a wardrobe and now they form a duo that works hand-in-hand to perfection.
Goiria opted for the Vitorian coach for Urritxe’s bench when he barely had experience and the bet has turned out to be a success. Three campaigns in which Amorebieta has not stopped growing and that have been culminated with a promotion to LaLiga SmartBank. A major challenge for a humble club that now works hard to adapt to its new condition.
«Enjoy Second»
For Vélez de Mendizabal, the promotion “represents a step forward” in his career. “I am entering a new category and the truth is that I face it with great enthusiasm,” says the coach. “I was very clear that both Goiria and I wanted to enjoy Amorebieta in the Second Division and continue to do things well,” he added. From the sports management, the importance for the club that Iñigo Vélez continues on the bench to lead the team is also praised. “It is very good news. It is going to be his fourth year at the club and a project that is working well will continue, ”said Goiria.
Both will now have to design the template of an Amorebieta that will be the Cinderella of Second, but that does not mean that they will be intimidated. It does not fit in his character. In the plans of the club is to maintain the bulk of troops who starred in the ‘Viverazo’. But also nourish yourself with other players in the environment who can give the team greater competitiveness. One looks mainly at Lezama, from where several loans could arrive.
One of the first names to appear was Juan Artola, Bilbao Athletic’s top scorer last year, much to the liking of both Goiria and Vélez. Aitor Elizegi himself extended a hand to Amorebieta, with whom he is willing to collaborate. “You can count on Athletic and Lezama,” said the top rojiblanco president. The understanding is therefore total.
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