Martí Riverola Returns as Coach of Atlètic Club d'Escaldes
Former FC Barcelona midfielder Martí Riverola, 33, takes over as head coach at Atlètic Club d'Escaldes in Andorra's Primera Divisió, replacing Dani.
Key Points
- Riverola replaces Dani Luque at Atlètic Club d'Escaldes in Primera Divisió.
- Previously coached FS La Massana in Andorra's second tier.
- Barcelona debut in 2011 Champions League under Pep Guardiola.
- Played for Mallorca, Foggia, Bologna, Vitesse, Altach, and Eivissa.
Martí Riverola, a former midfielder for FC Barcelona and FC Andorra, has taken up his second role as a coach, replacing Dani Luque at the helm of Atlètic Club d'Escaldes.
The Barcelona native steps into the position after previously managing FS La Massana in the Lliga Grup Pirineu, Andorra's second division. Atlètic Club d'Escaldes, a Primera Divisió side where Riverola once played, dismissed Luque to install the 33-year-old as head coach.
Riverola's playing career featured stints under renowned managers including Luis Enrique Martínez, Eusebio Sacristán, Pep Guardiola, Albert Ferrer, Sinisa Mihajlovic, and Roberto De Zerbi. He made his senior debut for Barcelona's first team in 2011 under Guardiola, coming on during a Champions League match against BATE Borisov.
After leaving the Camp Nou, Riverola played for clubs across Europe and beyond, including Mallorca, Foggia, Bologna, Vitesse in the Netherlands, Altach in Austria, and Eivissa. His move to the Escaldes bench marks a return to familiar territory in Andorran football.
Original Sources
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