By Alex Molina / info@eurohoops.net
In an emotional scene on Thursday evening, hundreds of Partizan Belgrade supporters gathered at Nikola Tesla Airport to welcome head coach Željko Obradović following the announcement of his resignation from the club, which has been rejected by the club’s Executive Board
Obradović, widely regarded as one of Europe’s greatest basketball coaches and a beloved figure in Serbian sports, announced that he was stepping down.
The news sent shockwaves through the Partizan fanbase, prompting an outpouring of support that culminated in a massive reception upon his arrival in Belgrade from Athens, where Partizan played against Panathinaikos last Tuesday.
One thing is for sure
Partizan fans want Zeljko Obradovic to STAY with the team https://t.co/WaYEGFCFnQ pic.twitter.com/K6gRg7qgEL
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This was even more evident upon Obradovic‘s arrival, with the fans trying to convince him to change his mind and stay on Partizan’s bench.
Fans chanted his name, waved club flags, and held banners thanking him for his work and dedication and begging him to stay as Partizan’s head coach.
The return of the king 👑 ⚪⚫ pic.twitter.com/eMigrsPFNS
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