New Rayo Vallecano manager Iñigo Pérez has insisted he does not like comparisons to Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola, as he takes up his old job.
Infobae cover comments from the Spanish coach today as he was presented as the new manager at Rayo following the sacking of Francisco Rodríguez.
The 36-year-old is returning to the Spanish side less than a year after his departure from the club, having previously been a part of Iraola?s coaching staff.
The plan had been to accompany in his move to Bournemouth but that did not come to fruition as issues with work visa papers prevented him from becoming the assistant manager for the Cherries.
He?s been unemployed in the months since, presumably watching frustrated as Iraola and Bournemouth have eventually proven to be a smart match. He?s now been given his chance to make his mark at Rayo and the move has naturally brought up comparisons to Iraola, who led the team from the second division into La Liga and remains a firm fan favourite.
The feeling, perhaps even hope, is that Pérez will follow in the Bournemouth coach?s footsteps, but he?s insisted he does not like such comparisons.
“It is an exciting day for me, although it is true that one has empathy and sensitivity and it is difficult for everyone,? he said.
?You enter because someone leaves, I understand it that way. Still, I am very happy. In the summer there was an option to come, but I didn’t feel it was my own. The person who was here (Iraola) had created somet...