Mentilibar: ‘I Came for 4 Months, It Became a Year and Another Was Added’

José Luis spoke about the victory against OFI, the renewal of his collaboration with the Piraeus team, and the upcoming playoffs in the league. José Luis Mentilibar was one of the standout figures in the match as the team celebrated their dominance on the field. The day before their 100th anniversary, the club announced after the match that Mentilibar’s contract would be extended, much to the delight of the fans. Despite this, Mentilibar kept a low profile in his remarks and openly discussed the extension of his contract with the team. Regarding the win and the gap with opponents, he stated, ‘It’s true it was a good competitive game. We finished with a win and increased the gap. We have many matches ahead but it’s within our control, and we’re satisfied with that.’ He also shared how he experienced the club’s anniversary: ‘Truthfully, I was scared today. Afraid that things wouldn’t go well and we wouldn’t celebrate. Thanks to God, we performed well. We increased the gap with our rivals. We head into the playoffs with a lead, but Thursday brings an important match.’ On the renewal, he expressed, ‘I’m happy. I came for four months, it became a year, and another has been added. I hope the new year finds us with good results.’ Lastly, when asked if he wanted a birthday gift on Thursday, he replied, ‘I hope so. It will be the eve of my birthday. I know it’s difficult, but we’ll try.’