Coach Albert Roca quits Hyderabad FC to join Barcelona

NEW DELHI: Hyderabad FC and head coach Albert Roca parted ways on Saturday after agreeing to a mutual termination of the two-year contract after latter accepted the offer from Barcelona.

The 57-year-old Spaniard, who had formally taken charge at the Indian Super League side in June, had put in a request to be relieved of his duties following Spanish giants FC Barcelona's offer to join the first team staff under new management.

"After lengthy deliberations, Hyderabad FC has taken the decision to allow Albert Roca, who hails from Catalonia, to rejoin the club where he was part of the first team staff from 2003 to 2008. Roca will link up with newly appointed boss Ronald Koeman at FC Barcelona, who have won five UEFA Champions League trophies apart from 26 Spanish League titles," the club said in a statement.

Barcelona confirmed that Roca will join head coach Ronald Koeman's staff as the fitness coach. Agencies 

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