Rui Vitória bids farewell to Panathinaikos: I’m leaving... | OneFootball

During yesterday, it was revealed that Rui Vitória has left his position as coach of Panathinaikos, something that caught many of the Greek club's fans by surprise, considering that the former Benfica coach was doing a good job. At the time of farewell, the Portuguese shared a goodbye message.

Through social media, the coach shared this Tuesday, September 16, a heartfelt farewell message to the club and Athenian fans. ""My stage at Panathinaikos comes to an end", began Rui Vitória, on his official account.

At the Greek club since October 2024, the former Benfica coach admits that he is leaving and with a clear conscience: ""I leave with the knowledge that I gave my all for this great club at all times, especially in the most difficult ones".

The coach - who left the Greek emblem by mutual agreement - also left some words addressed to the structure and team: ""I thank the trust of all the players and all those, many in a discreet way, who collaborated with me daily so that we could achieve goals".

Finally, without forgetting the associative mass of Panathinakos, the former helmsman of the eagles thanked the fans: ""I thank, above all, these fantastic fans for the affection with which they always treated me and for the way they permanently supported Panathinaikos. A special word to this fantastic country for the way it welcomed me! To all, my many thanks! One day, we will meet again".

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