VIDEO: Pellegrino Matarazzo gives speech in Basque during Real Sociedad Copa del Rey celebrations

VIDEO: Pellegrino Matarazzo gives speech in Basque during Real Sociedad Copa del Rey celebrations

Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo has further endeared himself to fans in Donostia-San Sebastian after giving a speech in Basque. The American coach helped deliver a fourth Copa del Rey to Anoeta on Saturday night, and was one of the stars of the show during their celebrations.

Matarazzo became the first manager from the United States to win a major European trophy on Saturday, as his side came out on top of Atletico Madrid on penalties. After returning to Donostia-San Sebastian on Sunday, the celebrations on the streets of the city were in full flow on Monday. Starting at the town hall, the open-top bus parade when ran to Anoeta.

Matarazzo addresses Real Sociedad fans in Basque

Already firmly in the hearts of the Txuri-Urdin, Matarazzo was one of the figures to address the crowd from the balcony of the town hall, along with captain Mikel Oyarzabal, and Aritz Elustondo, who both gave speeches in Basque. It was more of a surprise when Matarazzo managed to do the same. NdG recounted his speech.

“Good afternoon, txuri-urdinak! We are champions! I will try to do this in Basque, so I apologise for any mistakes I may make. What a wonderful start, on this path we are taking together! And I feel that this is just the beginning!. With your help, the players can achieve many great things!”