Mumbai City FC and head coach Manolo Marquez have mutually agreed to part ways after winless start in ISL 2026-27Islanders yet to win in 4 matches.
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Mumbai City FC sack Manolo Marquez after winless start in ISL 2026-27 (Photo: IANS)
Mumbai City FC and head coach Manolo Marquez have parted ways after a very bad start to the ISL 2026-27 seasonThe Islanders have not won even one match in their first four gamesThe club announced this big news on FridayBoth sides have agreed to end the deal for the rest of the seasonMarquez had joined the club only this season on a one-year contract.
Mumbai City FC have had a very poor start this seasonThey have played four matches so far and are still waiting for their first win.
The team lost to Churchill Brothers and Sporting Club DelhiThey only managed to get draws against Kerala Blasters and Punjab FCThe fans were not happy with the resultsThe management also felt the team was not going in the right direction.
After these results, both the club and Marquez decided to part waysThe club said they still trust their current squadThey want to improve their performance in the upcoming matches.
What Did Mumbai City FC Say In Statement?
In a statement, Mumbai City FC confirmed that both parties had agreed to part waysThe club said they will continue with the same squad and will try to make the team stronger in the coming days.
“As with every ISL club this season, we are navigating a new era for Indian footballIn many ways, this marks a fresh start for the top tier of the Indian gameWe brought Manolo to the club for his experience and track record in Indian footballOur focus now remains on supporting the first team and achieving our objectives for the ongoing seasonFurther updates on the squad and coaching setup will be communicated through the club’s official channels in due course,” Sujay Sharma, Director of Football, Mumbai City FC, said in an statement.
The club also made it clear that neither party will make any more comments on this matter.
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Who Is Manolo Marquez?
Marquez is a very famous name in Indian footballHe started his journey in India in 2020He first made Hyderabad FC a strong teamHe helped them win their first big trophy, the ISL Cup in the 2021-22 season.
After three good years with Hyderabad, he joined FC GoaThere, he won back-to-back Super Cup titlesHe also took Goa to the AFC Champions League Two campaign.
Along with club football, Marquez also worked as the head coach of the Indian national teamHe was one of the few coaches to handle both club and country at the same time.
What Is Next For Mumbai City?
Mumbai City have started their search for a new coachFor now, the team will continue with the same playersThe club said more updates about the squad and coaching staff will be shared soon through official channels.
The Islanders will now hope for a fresh startTheir next few matches will be very important to stay alive in the race for the playoffs.
