Gerardo Seoane on Bayer Leverkusen departure: “It hurts and I’m sad.” | OneFootball

Gerardo Seoane on Bayer Leverkusen departure: “It hurts and I’m sad.” | OneFootball

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·5 October 2022

Gerardo Seoane on Bayer Leverkusen departure: “It hurts and I’m sad.”

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On Wednesday evening, Gerardo Seoane was dismissed as Bayer Leverkusen head coach after almost one-and-a-half years. Last season, the 43-year-old led Die Werkself to third in the Bundesliga and therefore a return to the Champions League. On his departure, the Swiss tactician discussed his time at the BayArena.

“It hurts and I’m sad because I very much liked working here. I’m very grateful to the management for the opportunity they gave me here at Leverkusen,” said Seoane.


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“Thanks to to the fans who always – even in difficult times – gave us great support. I want my team to use this parting and get back to winning ways as soon as possible. I’m proud that we stuck together right to the end.”

(40), who makes a step up in his management career after coaching Real Sociedad B between 2019 and 2022.

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