‘Disgruntled’ Mariano Barreto sidesteps management, calls for meeting with Manhyia

Asante Kotoko Coach Mariano Barreto has requested a meeting with the higher ups of the club at the Manhyia Palace if possible, local media reports indicate.

A report from Kumasi-based Pure FM says the coach who has been feeling disgruntled for some time now has engaged the Board Chairman Dr. Kwame Kyei. The engagement with Dr. Kyei was to discuss certain developments bordering on the club that is of huge concern to him and his continual stay there.

FootballmadeinGhana.com investigations reveal that the coach is disappointed in the Nana Yaw Amponsah-led management over unfulfilled promises. The failed promises range from unpaid monies and a couple of issues relating to welfare.

Pure FM reports that during the engagement with Dr. Kwame Kyei, Barreto requested to meet the Chief of Staff of the Manhyia Palace and put forward his concerns to him. If possible, the Coach has requested to be given audience by the Asantehene, Otumofur OSei Tutu II who is the Life Patron and Owner of the club.

FootballMadeinGhana.com cannot confirm if the request has been granted but will monitor developments and update accordingly.