Carlos Quintana releases statement after Belloso press conference | OneFootball

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

“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 feel for them, and directors Gonzalo and Carolina, with whom over these three and a half years I always had an excellent relationship, not only professionally but personally as well, 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 care for immensely.”

“The respect and kindness shown by all the club’s employees were always very important to me. That is why I want to make it clear that if my recent statements hurt anyone, that was not my intention. Perhaps the moment in which 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. They were words spoken from my feelings before leaving the club I care for so much, and I did not grasp their impact. I repeat that I had no intention of hurting anyone or creating conflict within a leadership group 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 very warmly, and the same goes for my family. That is why I am grateful to them and to the fans, who always made me feel an affection I did not receive at any other club. 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 over. Central is my family. Love to all the fans, players, and teammates. Always in my heart,” Quintana said in an attempt to calm the waters at the Auriazul.

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

Before that, Quintana spoke as a new Riestra signing and made blunt remarks when he was presented at Malevo, which went over very badly with the Canalla leadership. “I told the club I wanted to leave. I didn’t feel comfortable from the moment I came back, 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 a few days earlier.

It was a direct hit at Almirón, and Belloso was quick to respond during the press conference where 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 throws gasoline 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 to ask 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 show up. He will face disciplinary proceedings because of his statements. Our contract forbids speaking about the fans, the coaches, and the directors. I’m a very good person, the best, but against Central… no, man. And I say 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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