Clar joins the host of elite coaches currently operating within LegaUno.
The Copa winner looks to boost Monte Sora from their drought this season
Giulio Campanzo reporting from Monte Sora, Atresca
30th November, 2019
The deal many Monte Sora fans were dreaming about has finally come to fruition as the board of US Monte Sora announced that an agreement for a four-year contract had been signed between the club and Midrasian manager Pere Clar. Clar enters the managerial position at the club only four hours before their 15:00 kick-off against RSCM Milazzo at La Uliveto this afternoon. CalcioOGGI understands that the Atrescan club beat off competition from Houlding SK, who sacked manager Tyson Marcoux on Monday, the other main contenders to pick up Clar after he announced his departure from the Midrasian National Team earlier in the week.
Clar addressed the press in Monte Sora after his appointment, saying that "Atresca is really a wonderful place for football. I have played here before, the atmosphere and passion is something that can only be experienced in a few places. This league, this club, is one of history - and I cannot wait to begin my tenure with Monte Sora."
On why Clar had chosen Monte Sora over competitors Houlding: "Firstly, I prefer to not see this as a competition. I am thankful to all clubs who showed interest in me for coming forward, and I wish them the best on the future endeavours. However, I have never managed in Atresca and I wish to broaden my horizons when it comes to the footballing managerial world."
"Monte Sora deserve better than their current position, for the fans, the board, the players, and most importantly, the badge. This is not where a club of this stature should be sitting."
Many footballing pundits have compiled reasons for Clar's acceptance of Monte Sora. CalcioOGGI understands that it is not Clar's wish to take over serial winners, but to build a club up from the ground. Monte Sora's youth program - often considered the best in Atresca - has produced world-class talents in recent times, most notably Ibbené's Adrian Dauda. Clar likes to develop youth at times, especially youth at Monte Sora's calibre. However, one of the biggest speculations is that he wants to become the first manager to win the 'Big 3' Asuran leagues - that is, the Navish Superliga, Midrasian Liga Premiere and Atrescan LegaUno. Having already won the former with Lhedvin in 2016-17, and the Liga Premier with Benedormo in 2004-05 and Internationale in 2008-09 and 2009-10, the sights of the illustrious feat must surely be in Clar's vision.