Patrick Almond left his position as coach Sports Concepción after the tough 3-0 defeat against A bold Italiana result that aggravated the team’s complex moment in the First League 2026.

After the game, the now former coach of the Penquista team confirmed his departure and delivered a farewell message marked by self-criticism and gratitude to the club and its fans. Almendra acknowledged that the last few months were not what he expected in sports.

“Unfortunately these three months were not good, but the truth is I leave with the feeling of having done the trick, of having… enjoyed my club in the first division in these months“said the coach when announcing his departure from the lilac bank.

The strategist also apologized to the team’s followers for not meeting expectations during his process. “I personally apologize to all the fans, which are many, the biggest team in the area. So, I apologize for not having been able to please you and have given you joy.”, he expressed.

Finally, Almendra revealed that he had already said goodbye to the squad and expressed his hope that the next coaching staff could reverse the club’s difficult moment. “We are in a complicated situation. I hope that the coaching staff that comes can carry out the task“, concluded the coach, thus closing his cycle at Deportes Concepción after the fall against Audax Italiano.