Miguel Ángel Ramírez has once again reflected on his time at Independiente del Valle and his close relationship with Willian Pacho in an article published by Canarias7. The report looks back at the Ecuadorian defender’s career at Paris Saint-Germain ahead of his Champions League clash with FC Barcelona.
The Spanish coach, who gave Pacho his professional debut during his time in charge of Independiente del Valle, makes no secret of the satisfaction he feels at seeing the progress of one of the most talented players he had the opportunity to develop. “Seeing him succeed makes me immensely happy,” Ramírez told the newspaper.
Miguel Ángel Ramírez played an important role in the Ecuadorian centre-back’s development, guiding him through his first steps in professional football. During those years, the coach helped nurture a generation of players who would later move on to some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Pacho’s career, which has established him as one of the most outstanding defenders in international football, once again highlights the work carried out by Ramírez at Independiente del Valle, where he placed his trust in young talent and implemented a methodology focused on the all-round development of players.
Years later, the Spanish coach continues to closely follow Willian Pacho’s career. The two maintain a special bond that goes beyond football, forged during a defining period for both of them in Ecuador.
