“It’s a very sad and hard day for everyone. Ochotorena has always been with us, especially in my case - since I joined the first team I have been with him and he has always helped me a lot, both me and Valencia CF in general. He has always been very involved and wanting the best for everyone. He has worked a lot in silence. He has always tried to help both the coaching staff and the players. I have no words. We are very sad. He was always attentive to Valencia CF, to his team, and that says a lot about him. That in such complicated moments he was focused on football is something that makes us all reflect. We will fight for him. I want to send a very big hug to all his family, friends, and the Valencian community. We also have Andoni - his son - who joined a few years ago, and I also want to send him a big hug because he is here with us every day, and he is an amazing guy.”
Valencia CF27 October 2025
Gayà: “It’s a very sad and hard day. Ochotorena has always helped us a lot. We will fight for him”
Statements from the Valencia CF captain following the passing of the Valencian legend
Valencia CF captain José Luis Gayà spoke to VCF Media after the sad news of the passing of Valencian legend José Manuel Ochotorena.
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