Carlos Quintana released a statement after Belloso's press conference | OneFootball

Gonzalo Belloso’s controversial press conference to confirm Jorge Almirón as Rosario Central’s coach left repercussions in the Canalla world, and Carlos Quintana released a statement clarifying his remarks, which sparked the president’s anger at the Rosario club.

“I want to thank the Rosario Central fans, as I did every time I could, for all the affection they always gave me, which I also have for them, and the directors Gonzalo and Carolina, with whom throughout these three and a half years I always had an excellent relationship, not only professional but also personal, and for the affection and support they gave me during my time at the club,” the center-back began, and added: “I want to make it clear that at Canalla I lived through the best period of my career, which is why it is an institution that both my family and I have immense affection for.”

“The respect and kindness shown by all the club’s employees were always very important to me. That is why I want to clarify that if my recent statements hurt anyone, that was not my intention. Perhaps the moment when I spoke got the better of me; I never spoke with the intention of hurting anyone at Rosario Central, a club I consider part of my family. Those were words from my feelings before leaving the club I love so much, and I did not grasp their full impact. I repeat that I had no intention of hurting anyone or creating a conflict within a board and a club that always gave me their best and always treated me with affection,” he added.

In particular, he spoke about Gonzalo Belloso, whom he thanked for the way he treated him during his time in Arroyito. “The directors always treated me with a great deal of affection, and the same goes for my family. That is why I am grateful to them and to the fans, who always made me feel a kind of affection I did not receive at any other team. I repeat that I never realized my statement could cause hurt; that was not the intention. I spent a wonderful period of my career in Rosario, the best one, with titles and with a lot of love received. But I believe my cycle is complete. Central is my family. Love to all the fans, players, and teammates. Always in my heart,” Quintana said in an attempt to calm things down at the Auriazul.

Carlos Quintana’s statement following the controversy with Gonzalo Belloso.

Before that, Quintana spoke as a new signing for Riestra and made forceful remarks when he was unveiled at Malevo, which went over very badly with Central’s management. “I told the club I wanted to leave. I didn’t feel comfortable from the moment I returned, and that kept wearing me down. I felt less and less valued. More than anything, I’m leaving because of the coach,” he had said days earlier.

It was a direct shot at Almirón, and Belloso did not take long to respond during the press conference in which he confirmed him in the position, despite reports that he would be dismissed ahead of the second half of the year: “He came out whining. A total lack of respect. We went and got him, and the club treated him unbelievably well. We gave him the highest contract of his life. And the day he leaves, he pours fuel on the fire after a 3-0 loss. What was the need, Carlitos Quintana? How can you be so ungrateful?”.

Gonzalo Belloso’s explosive press conference. (Photo: Red Boing)

And he continued, still furious over the situation: “Quintana was going to sign with Riestra and we called for them to slow down a little. He still has to train here. We summoned him to train at the sports complex and he didn’t come. He is going to face disciplinary action because of his statements. In our contract it is forbidden to speak about the fans, the coaches, and the directors. I’m a very good person, the best, but against Central... no, man. And I’m saying this to all the players. Central is above everyone. Look at when we went to play River, enemies came out from under every stone, let’s protect Central”

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