Coveted by Everton, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez would have declined the offer of the Toffees.
Relief for Belgium. Unless the situation turns around, the Red Devils will not have to look for a new coach less than a year from the World Cup.
The threat was nevertheless present with Everton’s interest in Roberto Martinez. The Toffees, who sacked Rafa Benitez on Sunday after a disappointing start to the season, had made the Spanish coach their priority. Martinez had indeed done a good job at Goodison Park between 2013 and 2016.
Everton offer not enough
However, despite his desire to return to England, Roberto Martinez declined the proposal of his former club, indique The Latest News. Obviously, the Spanish technician does not want to abandon the Belgian selection a few months before an appointment as important as the World Cup.
This is good news for the Belgian federation, which did not want to change coach at such a time. Everton have reportedly offered Belgium €2.4m to release Roberto Martinez from his contract. The Toffees could now explore other options, such as the one leading to former club kid Wayne Rooney.
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