Deja vu for me....
Valencia have sacked coach Ronald Koeman just five months after he signed a new two-and-a-half year contract.
The former Holland international agreed the deal in November when his side were fourth in the table, four points behind leaders Real Madrid.
But the team then went into freefall, winning four and drawing six of 22 games, and are currently two points above the drop zone. At the weekend they were beaten 5-1 by Athletic Bilbao, and have lost nine games at their former home fortress of La Mestalla.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ar...ia-sack-Koeman-months-new-half-year-deal.html
After declaring that he was losing control of the team, Koeman went to extreme measures to stamp his authority.
Three key players—Santiago Canizares, David Albelda, and Miguel Angel Angulo—were all told to look for different clubs, as they would no longer be featured in Koeman's plans. Claiming that the trio had become detrimental to the club, the Dutch manager has been looking for ways to off-load them as early as the January transfer window.
Santiago Canizares has publicly stated that he would consider retiring if Koeman stands by his decision to leave the talented veteran goalkeeper out for the rest of his campaign. Spanish giants Barcelona are rumored to be interested in the world-class player.
On the other hand, David Albelda has taken legal action against the club in order to terminate his contract at Valencia. Albelda announced his frustration with the current management at a recent press conference, stating that he deserved better than humiliation.
Having trouble reaching an amicable separation with the club, Albelda and his lawyers will need to find a way to overcome his 60 million-euro release clause.
Doesnt know a good player when he sees one and destroys clubs and cameraderie.