Pellegrini rewarded by Villarreal
Wednesday, February 2, 2005
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High-flying Villarreal CF have handed coach Manuel Luis Pellegrini a contract extension until 2006.
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Villarreal CF have handed coach Manuel Luis Pellegrini a 12-month extension to his contract.
Great start
The 51-year-old Chilean has worked wonders at Villarreal since his arrival from CA River Plate last July and he will continue at the Madrigal until summer 2006, with an option of a further year if all goes well. Pellegrini's original contract with the Mediterranean coast club was due to expire this June.
Forlán on fire
Under Pellegrini, Villarreal are sixth in the Primera División table and in-form striker Diego Forlán, who has struck 13 times this season, is just one goal away from equalling Víctor Fernández's club scoring record in the top flight. Villarreal are also through to the last 32 of the UEFA Cup and play FC Dynamo Kyiv over two legs on 17 and 24 February.
