Dear manolo

After All India Football Federation: After All India Football Federation announced FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez as the new head coach of the team, ex-coach Igor Stimac has congratulated Manolo for his new job and wished him best of luck as the Spaniard takes on the mammoth challenge that lies ahead of him.

"Dear Manolo, Congratulations on being named the new India head coach. The journey won’t be easy, but your experience with Indian players speaks for itself and you are best suited to take the Blue Tigers to the next level! Good luck my friend," read the post by Stimac on Instagram.

Marquez will be taking on a dual role as the head coach of both India and ISL club FC Goa. His contract with ISL club runs through the 2024/24 season and once it runs out, the Spaniard will fully focus on his duties with the national team.