Athletic Club head coach resigns

Marcelino García Toral has confirmed he will be leaving his position as Athletic Club head coach once his contract expires at the end of June, Report informs, citing the club's website.

The 56-year-old made the announcement in an emotional press conference at San Mamés, which was also attended by his coaching staff.

The Asturias-born coach, who arrived in Bilbao on January 3, 2021, replacing Gaizka Garitano, will go down in history for guiding Athletic Club to their third Spanish Super Cup trophy, a feat he achieved in record time, having been in charge for just two weeks. Athletic lifted the trophy after beating Real Madrid in the semi-finals before defeating FC Barcelona 3-2 in the decider.