Fernando Hierro opens up on his Chivas exit
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Months after his departure from Chivas, Fernando Hierro, now the sports director of Al-Nassr, spoke about Rebaño and his time in Guadalajara.
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"I have a lot of affection for it. It's a city, a club where I had a fantastic year and a half with a lot of love from everyone. The people have treated me very well, my son was born in Guadalajara, it's something that we will always have. When I have time, I will go visit my friends, because it's a place that I care about a lot. I wish them all the best, that things go very well for them," he said.
Hierro was also questioned about the controversial departure of Óscar García, but he refused to make any statements about it. However, he pointed out the details that motivated him to leave the Tapatío team.
"In life, in the end, there are more things: it's not just about sports. There are many more personal things, therefore, it's not going to change the fact that I always wish them the best," he mentioned.
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