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Celta Vigo and sporting director Luis Campos have opted to part ways before the end of 2023.
Campos has been split himself between two positions in the last 12 months, acting as an external sports director in Galicia, alongside a football advisor role at Paris Saint-Germain.
The decision to step away from his position at Celta will allow him to focus solely on his tasks in Paris with Celta thanking him for his work in Vigo.
Celta Vigo and sporting director Luis Campos part ways ahead of the January transfer window https://t.co/i7f7vVL9Jy
— Football España (@footballespana_) December 23, 2023
As part of a wider statement on Campos’ exit, Celta confirmed the move would not impact their immediate plans, including the potential for January transfers.
The club will now look to bring in a new Director of Football, as part of a restructured role, which will mean a full time contract as opposed to Campos’ job share.
Celta boss Rafael Benitez is under growing pressure at the club, on the back of a poor run of form in December, but he is unlikely to be removed until at least January.
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His tenure had moments of optimism, but ultimately collapsed with the same fate as Ole’s. Mourinho’s exit at Fenerbahçe arrived after an equally brutal elimination that left the club and its fans furious. The double headlines are rare yet potent. They revive the debate about whether Manchester United should ever look backwards for stability or push on with a fresh identity under Amorim. Why a Solskjaer Return Would Make Sense Emotionally and Politically Solskjaer is still beloved by a large chunk of the Manchester United base. He embodies a club identity many supporters miss. The narrative is straightforward. Solskjaer was a player-turned-manager who once steadied the ship and delivered memorable wins. That emotional currency buys trust from fans and some players. If Amorim’s results deteriorate in a public way, the board could face enormous pressure to act. Reappointing a figure with instant goodwill seems like a low-friction fix. Bookmakers reacted fast to the Turkish sackings and trimmed odds on familiar names returning to big jobs. That reaction signals how much quick narratives influence decision-making in football. Tactical and Structural Reasons Why the Boycott of History Matters Solskjaer’s strengths lie in man management and restoring confidence. He earned praise for steadying a top job during difficult periods by simplifying the message and giving young players chances. United now sits at a crossroads where tactical clarity and a coherent long-term plan are arguably more important than short-term emotional relief. Amorim offers a distinct footballing blueprint that the club invested in through transfers and a broader recruitment approach. However, with just four Premier League wins in almost 28 games, and failing even to win back-to-back matches, it has raised lots of questions about the Portuguese. Reverting to a man who symbolizes a previous era risks undoing those structural moves. 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