Ronaldo Nazario Dismisses Entire Transfer Department Just 11 Days Before the First Match, Manager Also Absent

Real Valladolid has made a dramatic move just 11 days before the start of the Segunda season by sacking their Sporting Director, Fran Sanchez, and his assistants. The club announced the news on Monday evening, catching Sanchez off guard as he was in the midst of negotiations for right-back Ivan Fresneda with Barcelona in Madrid at the time.

The decision to dismiss Sanchez and his team has sent shockwaves through the club, as all four of them were out of contract in 2024. The news was delivered to them by Ronaldo’s right-hand man at Real Valladolid, Paulo Andre, who serves as the Strategic Director of the Sporting Department, in the presence of CEO Matt Fenaert.

Adding to the turmoil, Manager Paulo Pezzolano was notably absent on the day of the announcement. Pezzolano was appointed just seven games before the end of the previous season, but his future at the club now remains uncertain. Assistant Manager Martin Varini took charge of the scheduled training session in Pezzolano’s absence.

Amid the upheaval, several players, including Jawad El Yamiq, Juan Jose Narvaez, Mickael Malsa, Cyle Larin, and Fresneda, trained separately from the rest of the squad, fueling speculation of potential departures from the club.

The situation at Real Valladolid has raised concerns among fans and observers alike. Reports of Ronaldo’s rumored agreement to sell the club before their relegation last season have contributed to the uncertainty surrounding the team. The club’s primary objective is to secure promotion back to La Liga next season, but the timing of the Sporting Director’s sacking casts doubts on their ability to achieve this goal.

As the start of the Segunda season approaches, the future of Real Valladolid remains uncertain. The club will need to quickly stabilize and make decisive decisions to navigate through the challenging times ahead. The focus will be on whether Pezzolano will continue as manager and how the team will cope with the recent upheaval as they strive for a successful campaign in the upcoming season.