Cúper captured by Mallorca
Tuesday, November 2, 2004
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The 48-year-old Argentinian coach Héctor Cúper is to lead Spanish side RCD Mallorca for the second time.
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Floro departure
The 48-year-old Argentinian has agreed a three-year contract at Son Moix, just over a year after he was sacked by Inter. Cúper had been out of football since then but could not resist the chance to replace Benito Floro, who parted company with the island club last week after just four months at the helm.
Experienced coach
Cúper, who took Valencia CF to UEFA Champions League finals in 1999/00 and 2000/01 and also coached CA Huracán and CA Lanús, enjoyed a successful stay at Mallorca between 1997 and 1999. The club reached the Spanish Cup final in his first season - losing on penalties to FC Barcelona - before succumbing 2-1 to S.S. Lazio in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final the following campaign.