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https://www.google.com.au/amp/www.d...le-4369746/amp/Monchi-steps-role-Sevilla.html


Monchi steps down from role at Sevilla
  • Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo or 'Monchi' decided to step down due to exhaustion
  • Sevilla offered lucrative package for him to stay but director's mind was made
  • Monchi's revolutionary scouting process helped save club from financial ruin
  • He said: 'There was nothing that could have convinced me' after quitting
Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo, known as Monchi, is ending his 17-year stint with Sevilla.

'The decision to leave came mostly because of exhaustion,' Monchi said. 'I was exhausted lately. There was always a lot of pressure.'

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Monchi departs after revolutionising the Spanish club and helping Sevilla reach 16 finals and win nine titles in Spain and Europe. His scouting system helped rescue the team from the brink of financial collapse and turned him into one the most sought-after directors in Europe.

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Monchi stepped down after 17-years service at Sevilla and nine titles with the club
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Monchi said he felt exhausted by the pressure of his role and could not be dissuaded
He has been linked to Italian club AS Roma, but dismissed having already signed a deal with another club.

'I haven't signed anything with anybody,' Monchi said. 'There is Roma, but there are other clubs as well.'

Monchi thanked Sevilla for going out of their way to try to keep at the club.

'It tried to convince me in every possible way,' Monchi said. 'The offer that I was made won't be matched by anybody else out there. I insist that it was a personal decision. There was nothing that could have convinced me.'

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The Spaniard has attracted plenty of interest from clubs around European football
Sevilla president Jose Castro said the club will always keep the doors open for Monchi.

'We did the impossible to try to keep Monchi with us, including making an offer outside the market standards for Sevilla,' Castro said. 'But it was a decision that was more personal than professional.'

Monchi is believed to have helped Sevilla earn more than 200 million euros (£169 million) in transfers with his method of finding cheap players with potential and re-selling them to bigger clubs.

Among the players discovered by him are Dani Alves, Ivan Rakitic, Julio Baptista, Sergio Ramos, Seydou Keita, Jesus Navas and Carlos Bacca. Alves, a regular with Brazil and currently with Juventus, is considered one of his most successful signings - being bought for 1 million euros (£850,000) from a small Brazilian club and sold to Barcelona for 30 million euros (£25 million).

Monchi revolutionised Sevilla's scouting network and made the club roughly £169million
Despite a limited budget compared to the powerhouses of European soccer, including local rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, Monchi helped Sevilla win the last three Europa League titles. Sevilla also won two Copa del Reys, one Spanish Super Cup, one European Super Cup and two UEFA Cups.

The team is contending for the Spanish league title for the first time in nearly a decade, sitting third in the standings behind Barcelona and Madrid. The club made it to the last 16 in the Champions League, but a tearful Monchi watched as Sevilla were eliminated by Leicester.

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'I chose this moment because I thought it would cause the least harm to the club,' Monchi said.

Monchi has been linked with a similar post at Roma but insists he has not taken another job
The 48-year-old former goalkeeper had a contract with Sevilla until 2020, with a reported buyout clause of five million euros (£4.2 million). Spanish media said his deal with Roma is almost finalized.

Despite his departure, Sevilla are expected to keep using the so-called 'Monchi Method,' which consists of a vast network of scouts and soccer specialists who watch games in leagues around the world, especially in places where Sevilla can have a competitive edge in the transfer market.

'There might be some changes,' Castro said, 'but the club is well-structured to avoid problems going forward.'

 

No. He's exhausted.

Whatever your talent, there comes a point in anybody's life where you're not doing it for interest, or a buzz anymore and you just lose the passion. Money isn't everything - it's motivation only for the greedy or the desperate.

If we attracted that sort of person at that stage in life, they'd be just going through the motions.
 
Well it was reported recently that we have the biggest network of scouts in the country, Walsh has also spoken of how his European scouts work and how he's expanding it to South America, seems a good replication of the methods Monchi innovated . Last August I'd have taken Monchi over Walsh but it didn't happen . The Director of Football position needs to be seen as a long term one , not someone who can be replaced every year, they need time to change things, bring in new systems etc so far Walsh has done a good job and deserves a longer period in the role. So NO we shouldn't go for Monchi now even if he was available .
 
blueloon said:
Well it was reported recently that we have the biggest network of scouts in the country, Walsh has also spoken of how his European scouts work and how he's expanding it to South America, seems a good replication of the methods Monchi innovated . Last August I'd have taken Monchi over Walsh but it didn't happen . The Director of Football position needs to be seen as a long term one , not someone who can be replaced every year, they need time to change things, bring in new systems etc so far Walsh has done a good job and deserves a longer period in the role. So NO we shouldn't go for Monchi now even if he was available .
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This is all true. I do remember the esk saying once that there was a possibility they could work together and negotiations continued with Monchi even after Walsh was brought in.

I would say they operate differently. Monchi seems more of a suit man whereas Walsh skill seems to be scouting. If Walsh would work with him I wonder if it's a possibility.
 

kithnou said:
Should we?


https://www.google.com.au/amp/www.d...le-4369746/amp/Monchi-steps-role-Sevilla.html


Monchi steps down from role at Sevilla
  • Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo or 'Monchi' decided to step down due to exhaustion
  • Sevilla offered lucrative package for him to stay but director's mind was made
  • Monchi's revolutionary scouting process helped save club from financial ruin
  • He said: 'There was nothing that could have convinced me' after quitting
Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo, known as Monchi, is ending his 17-year stint with Sevilla.

'The decision to leave came mostly because of exhaustion,' Monchi said. 'I was exhausted lately. There was always a lot of pressure.'

ADVERTISEMENT

Monchi departs after revolutionising the Spanish club and helping Sevilla reach 16 finals and win nine titles in Spain and Europe. His scouting system helped rescue the team from the brink of financial collapse and turned him into one the most sought-after directors in Europe.

3ECF3B3E00000578-0-image-a-1_1490997225499.jpg

Monchi stepped down after 17-years service at Sevilla and nine titles with the club
3ECF0FF700000578-0-image-a-2_1490997526850.jpg

Monchi said he felt exhausted by the pressure of his role and could not be dissuaded
He has been linked to Italian club AS Roma, but dismissed having already signed a deal with another club.

'I haven't signed anything with anybody,' Monchi said. 'There is Roma, but there are other clubs as well.'

Monchi thanked Sevilla for going out of their way to try to keep at the club.

'It tried to convince me in every possible way,' Monchi said. 'The offer that I was made won't be matched by anybody else out there. I insist that it was a personal decision. There was nothing that could have convinced me.'

Related Articles

The Spaniard has attracted plenty of interest from clubs around European football
Sevilla president Jose Castro said the club will always keep the doors open for Monchi.

'We did the impossible to try to keep Monchi with us, including making an offer outside the market standards for Sevilla,' Castro said. 'But it was a decision that was more personal than professional.'

Monchi is believed to have helped Sevilla earn more than 200 million euros (£169 million) in transfers with his method of finding cheap players with potential and re-selling them to bigger clubs.

Among the players discovered by him are Dani Alves, Ivan Rakitic, Julio Baptista, Sergio Ramos, Seydou Keita, Jesus Navas and Carlos Bacca. Alves, a regular with Brazil and currently with Juventus, is considered one of his most successful signings - being bought for 1 million euros (£850,000) from a small Brazilian club and sold to Barcelona for 30 million euros (£25 million).

Monchi revolutionised Sevilla's scouting network and made the club roughly £169million
Despite a limited budget compared to the powerhouses of European soccer, including local rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, Monchi helped Sevilla win the last three Europa League titles. Sevilla also won two Copa del Reys, one Spanish Super Cup, one European Super Cup and two UEFA Cups.

The team is contending for the Spanish league title for the first time in nearly a decade, sitting third in the standings behind Barcelona and Madrid. The club made it to the last 16 in the Champions League, but a tearful Monchi watched as Sevilla were eliminated by Leicester.

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'I chose this moment because I thought it would cause the least harm to the club,' Monchi said.

Monchi has been linked with a similar post at Roma but insists he has not taken another job
The 48-year-old former goalkeeper had a contract with Sevilla until 2020, with a reported buyout clause of five million euros (£4.2 million). Spanish media said his deal with Roma is almost finalized.

Despite his departure, Sevilla are expected to keep using the so-called 'Monchi Method,' which consists of a vast network of scouts and soccer specialists who watch games in leagues around the world, especially in places where Sevilla can have a competitive edge in the transfer market.

'There might be some changes,' Castro said, 'but the club is well-structured to avoid problems going forward.'
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I've been in the place Monchi is describing. I take him at his word. He could use a rest, and Walsh is doing the job.
 
kithnou said:
Should we?


https://www.google.com.au/amp/www.d...le-4369746/amp/Monchi-steps-role-Sevilla.html


Monchi steps down from role at Sevilla
  • Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo or 'Monchi' decided to step down due to exhaustion
  • Sevilla offered lucrative package for him to stay but director's mind was made
  • Monchi's revolutionary scouting process helped save club from financial ruin
  • He said: 'There was nothing that could have convinced me' after quitting
Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo, known as Monchi, is ending his 17-year stint with Sevilla.

'The decision to leave came mostly because of exhaustion,' Monchi said. 'I was exhausted lately. There was always a lot of pressure.'

ADVERTISEMENT

Monchi departs after revolutionising the Spanish club and helping Sevilla reach 16 finals and win nine titles in Spain and Europe. His scouting system helped rescue the team from the brink of financial collapse and turned him into one the most sought-after directors in Europe.

3ECF3B3E00000578-0-image-a-1_1490997225499.jpg

Monchi stepped down after 17-years service at Sevilla and nine titles with the club
3ECF0FF700000578-0-image-a-2_1490997526850.jpg

Monchi said he felt exhausted by the pressure of his role and could not be dissuaded
He has been linked to Italian club AS Roma, but dismissed having already signed a deal with another club.

'I haven't signed anything with anybody,' Monchi said. 'There is Roma, but there are other clubs as well.'

Monchi thanked Sevilla for going out of their way to try to keep at the club.

'It tried to convince me in every possible way,' Monchi said. 'The offer that I was made won't be matched by anybody else out there. I insist that it was a personal decision. There was nothing that could have convinced me.'

Related Articles

The Spaniard has attracted plenty of interest from clubs around European football
Sevilla president Jose Castro said the club will always keep the doors open for Monchi.

'We did the impossible to try to keep Monchi with us, including making an offer outside the market standards for Sevilla,' Castro said. 'But it was a decision that was more personal than professional.'

Monchi is believed to have helped Sevilla earn more than 200 million euros (£169 million) in transfers with his method of finding cheap players with potential and re-selling them to bigger clubs.

Among the players discovered by him are Dani Alves, Ivan Rakitic, Julio Baptista, Sergio Ramos, Seydou Keita, Jesus Navas and Carlos Bacca. Alves, a regular with Brazil and currently with Juventus, is considered one of his most successful signings - being bought for 1 million euros (£850,000) from a small Brazilian club and sold to Barcelona for 30 million euros (£25 million).

Monchi revolutionised Sevilla's scouting network and made the club roughly £169million
Despite a limited budget compared to the powerhouses of European soccer, including local rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, Monchi helped Sevilla win the last three Europa League titles. Sevilla also won two Copa del Reys, one Spanish Super Cup, one European Super Cup and two UEFA Cups.

The team is contending for the Spanish league title for the first time in nearly a decade, sitting third in the standings behind Barcelona and Madrid. The club made it to the last 16 in the Champions League, but a tearful Monchi watched as Sevilla were eliminated by Leicester.

ADVERTISEMENT


'I chose this moment because I thought it would cause the least harm to the club,' Monchi said.

Monchi has been linked with a similar post at Roma but insists he has not taken another job
The 48-year-old former goalkeeper had a contract with Sevilla until 2020, with a reported buyout clause of five million euros (£4.2 million). Spanish media said his deal with Roma is almost finalized.

Despite his departure, Sevilla are expected to keep using the so-called 'Monchi Method,' which consists of a vast network of scouts and soccer specialists who watch games in leagues around the world, especially in places where Sevilla can have a competitive edge in the transfer market.

'There might be some changes,' Castro said, 'but the club is well-structured to avoid problems going forward.'
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In theory, yes, you should always want the very best, and seems that he is. In practise you don't change you director of footy after one season, same as if a brilliant manager became available then we'd be stupid to just knee jerk change ours.

Stuff like this is all about timing and in some ways being lucky to have to right person available at the right time.

Walsh will show us this summer if he's got to grips with the DoF role I hope.
 
bluestevon said:
In theory, yes, you should always want the very best, and seems that he is. In practise you don't change you director of footy after one season, same as if a brilliant manager became available then we'd be stupid to just knee jerk change ours.

Stuff like this is all about timing and in some ways being lucky to have to right person available at the right time.

Walsh will show us this summer if he's got to grips with the DoF role I hope.
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There's no way Walsh will go and he will need a longer period to be judged on. I could see Monchi coming in above Walsh, doing more strategic stuff and negotiations leaving Walsh to focus more on scouting hands on which looks his forte.
 

Guillem Balague has claimed we didn't get him because we refused to pay his buy out clause of £3.8m. Gutting if true.
"He could have ended up at Everton last summer but the English club did not want to pay his buy out clause."
SW deserves huge credit for the LCFC miracle last season but Monchi has done it over 17y.

For me, SW deserves time but up until now I'd say it's been mediocre. Failure to close deals and mixed results.
Gana: Brilliant value signing.
Williams: Done ok but not as solid as expected.
Bolasie: Greatly overpaid for a 27yo winger whose value would plummet in 2-3 yrs.
Morgan: Quality but RK's pick.
Lookman: Too early to say.
Sissoko (almost): Within a whisker of becoming our most expensive ever player. Nuff said.
 
Pointless swapping a DoF after one year. We're making progress and it would just take us to the starting position again. Most people on here already haven't got patience in the transfer market.
 

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