Gayà: “It’s a very sad and hard day. Ochotorena has always helped us a lot. We will fight for him” | OneFootball

Valencia CF captain José Luis Gayà spoke to VCF Media after the sad news of the passing of Valencian legend José Manuel Ochotorena.

“It’s a very sad and hard day for everyone. Ochotorena has always been with us, especially in my case - since I joined the first team I have been with him and he has always helped me a lot, both me and Valencia CF in general. He has always been very involved and wanting the best for everyone. He has worked a lot in silence. He has always tried to help both the coaching staff and the players. I have no words. We are very sad. He was always attentive to Valencia CF, to his team, and that says a lot about him. That in such complicated moments he was focused on football is something that makes us all reflect. We will fight for him. I want to send a very big hug to all his family, friends, and the Valencian community. We also have Andoni - his son - who joined a few years ago, and I also want to send him a big hug because he is here with us every day, and he is an amazing guy.”

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