The week in the white house has been marked by the impeachment of Paul Laso and the appointment of Chus Mateo as the new coach of Real Madrid Basketball. The movement has not left anyone indifferent and one of the last to comment on it has been Pau Gasol.
In statements to RAC1the best Spanish basketball player of all time has been “surprised” by how this particular soap opera has developed: “I have been very surprised by Real Madrid’s ways. There are things that escape us and Madrid is free to do what you consider, but it is surprising the way in which a coach who has given them so much has been treated”.
Of course, he has not detracted from the new coach of the white team. In fact, the largest of Gasol brothers has affirmed that Chus Mateo “has demonstrated his worth to take over the position”. It must be remembered that the man from Madrid has been Pablo Laso’s second in command and the one in charge of taking the reins of Real Madrid when the Basque has been absent.
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Chus Mateo, a Madridista from birth who has wasted white passion after his appointment: “You always have an illusion. I started at the Agustiniano school and you never imagine what life holds for you. I’ve always been a real Madridista, I’ve liked watching all the Real Madrid basketball games and I got hooked from a very young age. It is an illusion and a dream to be part of this stage”.
Los Lakers
In another order of things, Pau Gasol has also referred to the possibility, which seems to be taking shape, that his number 16 will be withdrawn by Los Angeles Lakers. At the moment, everything indicates that this will end up happening, as he himself has slipped during the aforementioned interview.
Pau Gasol, during a game of the Lakers
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“The ceremony could already be next season. I have spoken with the franchise and the Buss family and we are all very excited. It is difficult to anticipate such a moment. If it comes, it will be too many emotions, it will be very difficult for me to control myself. I am very excited that it can be come true”, he has sentenced.
