Maradona to stay at Al Wasl

Al Wasl coach Diego Maradona will now see out the remainder of his two-year contract at Zabeel Stadium after a three-hour meeting with the Etisalat Pro-League club’s senior management.

By Alex Leach

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Published: Fri 4 May 2012, 11:07 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 1:57 PM

The Argentinian legend, 51, discussed various team-related topics during the extended talks with board members on Wednesday evening and an agreed agenda has now been mutually decided upon for the forthcoming 2012/2013 season.

Maradona also seemingly conceded his open ultimatums for more squad strengthening merely served to undermine the Cheetahs’ current playing personnel and were detrimental to their efforts.

However, he insisted he remains committed to the club’s cause and will respect the deal signed last summer through to its rightful conclusion in 12 months’ time.

“Following a three-hour meeting with Al Wasl management held last night, Diego Maradona has discussed a number of issues with the club management and a strategic plan for next season has been identified,” read an official club statement released on Thursday.

“The Al Wasl coach has acknowledged that his recent outbursts were not in the best interests of the team and that he understands the club’s disappointment.

“But, as a reassuring measure, he has reaffirmed that he will not be leaving Al Wasl under any circumstances and that he will respect his contract that runs until the end of next season.

“Following the success of the meeting, it was decided that further discussions will be held to study the needs of the team, along with future signings within the allocated budget.”

The release also brought up the apparent lack of response from the Pro-League Disciplinary Committee after appealing against their two home-match ban, adding: “On another note, Al Wasl are waiting to hear back from the Pro-League Disciplinary Committee after appealing the two home-match penalty that has been given to Al Wasl; requesting for the penalty to be lifted.”

alex@khaleejtimes.com


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