The legendary coach has made what is probably the most difficult decision of his illustrious career. Željko Obradović has resigned as head coach of Partizan, the club he played for, led to the top of Europe as a coach, and returned to four and a half years ago.
The man who won the Euroleague a total of nine times, after his resignation, which he emphasized was irrevocable, addressed Partizan fans.
"Unfortunately, the moment came when I had to take responsibility for all the bad things that happened this season and submit my irrevocable resignation," Obradović said.
During the previous four and a half years, Obradović brought Partizan back to the Euroleague, once came close to the final four, and twice became the champion of the AdmiralBet ABA League... However, this season, nothing went as he wanted, even though a lot was once again invested in the team.
"Four and a half years ago, I returned to my beloved club and set out with you to live the most beautiful dream. I had a desire and goal for our Partizan to become part of the Euroleague again after 10 years, and we all succeeded in doing so together. The matches of our beloved club have become something more than basketball, thanks to you who are most deserving of that," added Obradović.
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Partizan leaves with a score of 4-9 in the Euroleague and 5-1 in the ABA League.
"I want to thank all the people who have helped our club all these years, the club president and all the members of the Board of Directors, all the people from the club's working community, as well as all the sponsors. I am very grateful to all the players who have been with us in these four and a half years, the members of the coaching staff (I have emphasized many times, the best I have had) and of course a big thank you to all the Partizan fans," says Obradović.
Even though he is no longer the coach, it is difficult to separate Obradović and Partizan.
"Always one of you, eternally grateful," Obradović concluded.
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