Why Marcelino is stepping down from Villarreal has been revealed.

2026-05-05 16:00 © ZUMAPRESS com.

After the season ends, changes will shake up the Villarreal club.

It has been officially announced that the successful La Liga team will part ways with head coach Marcelino García Toral.

Now the Spanish press has managed to learn more details about the separation.

First of all, both sides disagreed on the length of the future contract – the coach wanted a three-year deal, while the team offered a contract a third shorter.

Additionally, the coach wanted to reshape the player roster, and these plans did not excite the Villarreal management, who were disappointed with this season's results in the Champions League, where they finished second to last.