Irish Sunday Mirror

Karanka: Respect a reward

- BY JOHN CROSS

AITOR KARANKA has spoken for the first time since his departure from Middlesbro­ugh and denied any dressing room fall-out.

The 43-year-old says he was overwhelme­d by messages of support from his players after losing his job two months ago.

Karanka and his family still live on Teesside and the ex-real Madrid defender and Champions League winner is keen to get another job in England.

Karanka said: “The main thing you can take as a coach is relationsh­ips.

“The last day after I had the meeting, I was taking all my things and the staff were with me. Some of them who have worked

 ??  ?? INSIGHT: Aitor Karanka
INSIGHT: Aitor Karanka

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