Pellegrini on verge of Malaga exit

The situation at Malaga is getting more and more difficult for Manuel Pellegrini and it could very well prove to be his last season with the team. The owner Abdullah Al-Thani may be upbeat about his project but it is not  convincing enough for Manuel Pellegrini to continue on the bench. 

 The Chilean coach has been saying for a long time now that his future depends on the project club submits him.  Things will get even more difficult for a Pellegrini stay if the ruling is unfavorable from Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) and Malaga is banned from playing in Europe next season. 

Even then Pellegrini can stay in case Malaga’s project convinces him and he is given a good script to follow. He wants to have full backing of owners so that there is no repeat of the chaotic episodes of this season.  Pellegrini will require more than words.

There is no doubting the fact that its Pellegrini due to which Malaga has survived and are still competing valiantly day in and day out. He is the reason why players of a certain level are still coming to Malaga despite no backing from the owners. 

 The club insists that owner is not going to leave the club.  But the club needs to go further rather than backwards.   Remember that Pellegrini is under contract until 2015 however there are many clubs that want him. It is worth mentioning that future of most of the players at Malaga is also tied to their manager.

On the other hand efforts are being made behind the scenes to sell the club to a new investor. It is believed that the owners offered the club to PSG owners who assured that they have no interest in buying the club.

Despite their off-field problems, Pellegrini has led the club to incredible quarterfinal place in Champions League and a sixth place in La Liga standings. What makes this feat more amazing is that it is the same club which has sold Cazorla, Monreal and Rondon and replaced them with loan or free signings.

Only time will tell whether Pellegrini will stay or go but it will not be the charismatic Chilean who will suffer from departure.