By Martin Graham | seventeenth Sep 2024
Former Barcelona head coach Quique Setién has revealed that he’s nonetheless awaiting a part of his monetary settlement from his time on the membership. Setién, who took cost of the Catalan giants in 2020, lately shared that the problem stays unresolved, regardless of the time that has handed since his departure.
Brief stint at Barcelona
Setién was appointed as Barcelona’s supervisor in January 2020, following a formidable interval accountable for Actual Betis. The Spaniard was entrusted with main one in all La Liga’s greatest groups, however his tenure at Camp Nou was short-lived. In August of the identical yr, after solely eight months within the function, Setién was sacked. His dismissal got here within the wake of a devastating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich within the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, a outcome that shocked the footballing world.
Ongoing monetary settlement
Although Setién’s time with Barcelona resulted in 2020, monetary issues between him and the membership stay unresolved. In an interview with Cadena SER, the 65-year-old coach disclosed that he has not but acquired the entire compensation owed to him. Setién famous {that a} remaining cost continues to be due, with a deadline set for the tip of this month—practically 4 years after his dismissal.
Setién speaks out
Talking on the monetary dispute, Setién emphasised his endurance however identified the weird size of time it has taken for Barcelona to satisfy their obligations. Citing the Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, he confirmed, “I’ve not but completed receiving the cash from Barça, however I nonetheless have a deadline that expires on the finish of this month.” Because the deadline approaches, Setién’s case highlights ongoing monetary challenges for Barcelona as they proceed to deal with money owed and unsettled funds.
Martin Graham is an MFF sports activities author
