Gattuso to stay at OFI Crete

By Football Italia staff

Gennaro Gattuso has reversed his decision to resign from his post at OFI Crete after showdown talks with the President.

The former Palermo Coach announced his resignation on Sunday night, but a show of support from fans and players has convinced him to stay.

OFI Ultras camped outside the former Milan midfielder’s house after his resignation, waving banners urging the 36-year-old to stay, and reiterating their backing.

Following this show of support, Gattuso held a meeting with the OFI hierarchy as well as five players, with issues such as perceived broken promises by the President Manthos Poulinakis and late payment of wages reportedly being discussed.

“I’ll stay at my post,” Gattuso told assembled media at the conclusion of the summit.

“There are a lot of problems to be solved, but after such a show of love I couldn’t leave indifferent.

“For four months I’ve been doing my job as Coach, but at the same time having to solve various problems, even minor ones. It’s too much.

“But a lot of affection has been shown toward me, and I never doubted that the squad was very supportive of me.

“Therefore, I’ve decided to stay.”

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