According to our exclusive sources, Sergio Lobera turned down a big money deal with Kerala Blasters FC to continue as head coach of Odisha FC. The Spanish football tactician Sergio Lobera has turned down Kerala’s high offer because he wants to help Odisha FC win its first trophy.
Kerala Blasters pushes forward with their coaching search.
Kerala Blasters show clear reason why they want Lobera. The football club needs a high-profile manager to take charge and win them their first ISL championship. The Blasters pursured Lobera to coach them after his success led Mumbai City FC to win two league titles in 2020-21. With this proposal Kerala Blasters aimed to create new success milestones for Indian football.
Lobera’s Loyalty to Odisha FC
His decision to stay with Odisha FC shows how deeply Lobera believes in the development program he began. Since becoming part of the club Lobera has created an empowered team through strategic use of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers. Throughout his leadership, the team has improved considerably as he prepares to end his time with the championship mount.
The team looks forward to a new agreement with the coach.
Odisha FC fans can expect their head coach Lobera to extend his contract through the 2025-26 season. The extension shows how the coach and management both trust each other and want similar goals. By staying with the team another year Lobera creates a stable environment that boosts both local and continental opportunities.
What This Means for Kerala Blasters
Kerala Blasters will now have to readjust their plans as they look for a head coach who can do justice to their ambition. Missing out on Lobera is certainly a disappointment but the Blasters are still a club with a lot of scope and a big following, and will demand some of the best coaches from around the world.
A Bold Statement
In present day football financial benefits tend to take precedence but in a welcome change Lobera led the charge. The Spaniard’s loyalty to Odisha FC embodies the values he represents in football. Staying on with Odisha will grow his fan base and secure his position as one of the gods of Indian football.
Young Indian football has more such feel-good stories like Lobera’s because the ISL brings new opportunities and challenges for players.