Zaragoza mourns the death of Manolo Villanovadied this Saturday at the age of 83. The goalkeeper defended the Real Zaragoza jersey between 1971 and 1975 and was later a coach, advisor and member of the training team. … of the Aragonese team.
Villanova began his sporting career at Logroñés and Deportivo Aragón, although he was also part of the locker rooms of Nastic de Tarragona, Mallorca and Betis. From this team he was signed by Real Zaragoza, where he played between the 1971 and 1975 seasons.
That same year, 1975, he left office, but returned to management and began his work as a coach, with a curriculum vitae that included the benches of Salamanca, Mallorca, Hércules, Sociedad Deportiva Huesca, Sariñena and Recreativo de Huelva. And he managed Real Zaragoza during three periods: between 1979 and 1981, 1978-1979 and during the 2007-2008 season.
Subsequently, he continued to be linked to the Aragonese team, since he participated in the training team and in the creation of different teams within the entity.
“Manolo Villanova, Blanqui legend and true reference in Aragonese football, leaves us at the age of 83. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Thank you for everything you have given to your Real Zaragoza. RIP”, we read in the message sent by the Zaragoza club on social networks.