Domènec Torrent: "When I hear Rayados, I think of a classy, quality club"
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Following Martín Demichelis' departure from the Rayados bench, the Monterrey management acted quickly to find a new strategist, thinking about the upcoming Club World Cup.
The chosen one was Spanish Domènec Torrent, who recently left his position at Atlético de San Luis.
Upon arriving in Monterrey, Torrent revealed that there had been a previous approach with the club: "When I was in the MLS, they came looking for me and since then I started watching Mexican football for them, for Rayados," the coach stated.
"Everyone knows they're great and have a special talent," he added.
He also shared his impression of his new team: "It's a club that when they say Rayados, I think of an elegant and quality club."
And he emphasized that he will seek to unite the group: "We have to convince everyone to row in the same direction to get results."
With the Club World Cup on the horizon, Torrent will focus on getting the most out of the squad. "Everyone knows that the Rayados squad has excellent quality... what we have to do is get the most out of the game possible," he expressed.
"I have no secret other than hard work... we are Rayados and until the last minute we have to fight for victory," he concluded.
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