After managing a heroic battle for safety, the former Sevilla coach stated that he is not going to rest on his laurels and wants to grow with the Aragonese club.
The final rounds of La Liga saw Manolo Jimenez lead a remarkable comeback with Real Zaragoza. Los Manos woke up from their slumber and accumulated 15 points in their last 8 matches of the season to stave off relegation.
Zaragoza can finally breathe a sigh of relief after a pulsating season that saw them consigned to the drop zone for the majority of the season. The Aragonese club have started to make plans for the future that started off with an improved contract to their
Andalusian saviour.
Manolo Jimenez stated that he would be pleased with an extension but alerted the hierarchy that he will not make compromises on his principles. The 48-year-old stated that he has no problems with the offer on the board but he has other concerns with the
club.
The retired Spanish international stated that there is a dire need for a long term project at La Romareda without which he will not continue at the bench.
Jimenez played down the importance of staving off relegation and claimed that it does not stand in high stead as he wants to improve as an individual and have a prosperous career.
"I'm not going to mortgage my name or my resume for a wage. I want to keep growing and my best investment is to look after my career. I will not take advantage of the euphoria of salvation because I want to be many years enjoying the competition and so far
I've done well with my personality, "he said.
Continuing on the topic, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manolo-c23349 Jimenez revealed that they have started their preparations for the upcoming campaign. He stated that he would like to have a close squad without changes after July 10, the date when Los Manos start their preseason.
Jimenez stated that they have set up a sporting committee to look at the players that have interested them and analyze the likeliness of their joining them as well as their valuation. He added that Real Zaragoza will add 4 to 5 players in the close season.
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