The fired Spartak coach made a statement

Portuguese coach Rui Vitoria made a statement on Instagram after breaking his contract with Spartak Moscow.

“It was probably the hardest job of my career because I had to face a lot of problems. But the greatness of the club and the fans deserve the dedication that I promised from the very beginning, ”wrote the specialist. He thanked the fans of red and white for their support and wished them only positive emotions.

On December 15, Spartak fired Vitoria from his post of head coach. The specialist has led the Moscow team since May 21, 2021. He is also known for working with Portuguese Benfica, Pacos de Ferreira and other clubs.

Under the Portuguese leadership, the red-whites won a ticket to the Europa League playoffs, taking first place in the group with Italian Napoli, English Leicester and Polish Legia. After 18 matches of the Russian championship, the team is in ninth place, gaining 23 points.

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