“When I started to be a coach, I expected a lot - maybe too much - in terms of physical approach, tactics, and technique. There was too little emphasis on human relationships.”

Chilean football manager and former player, born 1953

Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean football manager and former player. Born in 1953, he is best known as the head coach of Real Betis and for a long career across several countries. He has managed clubs in Spain, England, Argentina, Chile, China, and Ecuador. His record includes league titles in four different countries, a mark that reflects the breadth of his work in club football.