Setién confesses to Guoan: Spending 9 months with the best team in China is an unparalleled experience

On October 14, according to blogger "Elefther", former Beijing Guoan head coach Quique Setien recorded a video to say goodbye to the team and fans.

The content of Setien's video is as follows

I would like to express my special thanks to the fans who have always supported me, allowing me to leave with this beautiful memory. I know the result did not satisfy everyone, but in order to share the joy of victory with you, we have been sparing no effort. I hope Beijing Guoan can achieve good results in all competitions.

When I said goodbye to everyone, I was touched by the deep affection they showed me. There are many words that allow me to move on warmly. We spent nine months together and experienced many wonderful moments and setbacks. Football, like life, sometimes goes well and sometimes encounters difficulties. The important thing is that we worked hard and we always had the belief to compete for the championship.

I would like to thank all the team members for their continued support and close cooperation with me, which is very important to me. Whether it is the joy of success or the bitterness of failure, I will share it with you even though we are thousands of miles apart in the future. For me, the nine months I spent with the best team in China was an unparalleled experience. Although I am sad to say goodbye, I feel happy and I have made very good memories here.

Before leaving Beijing, Setien wrote a paragraph

It has been exactly 9 months since we met, and we have experienced a total of 32 games. Life moves so fast that in a few days, maybe weeks, all of this will become a thing of the past. Whether it is good or bad that remains in everyone's memory depends on their respective experiences. For me, this experience is not only a football experience, but also a crucial period in life.

Although we are very different in customs and culture, two countries on opposite sides of the world, football shortens these distances and brings us closer to each other. What I will take with me are the indelible memories and feelings, and the love and friendship I had for so many of you.

Setien has coached the Beijing Guoan first team since December 10, 2024. He has led the team to participate in a total of 32 official games and achieved a record of 19 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses.