during his time at Feyenoord Rotterdam. Credit: Van
Bronckhorst/Twitter
Former Barcelona and Arsenal star Giovanni van
Bronckhorst quit on Thursday after one season as coach of Guangzhou
R&F so he can return to his family.
The former Dutch international’s spell in China was badly
disrupted by the coronavirus, with the Chinese Super League
starting five months late.
“It’s been a very difficult year for me, for everyone,” the
45-year-old told Chinese media, after R&F confirmed to AFP that
he had quit.
“Although working with the club, the team, the players and my
staff was really nice… not seeing my family for me was — and is —
the only thing (reason) I want to go back.
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“I’m very happy that the club worked really well with me in this
case (accepted his resignation) and it was a hard decision because
I have a very good relationship with everyone here and really
enjoyed my time working with the players.
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“But eventually, my family comes first.”
Van Bronckhorst, a 2006 Champions League winner as a player with
Barcelona, took R&F to 11th in the virus-hit CSL, having been
named as boss in January.
The side finished 12th the year before under former coach and
Yugoslav international Dragan Stojkovic.
On Wednesday they went out in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup
on penalties.
In July, on the eve of the delayed CSL season, Van Bronckhorst
told AFP that it had been tough being away from his family because
of coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
However, he also said that he was better for the experience.
“For me I learnt that about myself — to be strong mentally
because of being away from my family for so long,” he said.
“I think that has made me a stronger person.”
AFP
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