Juan Carlos Carcedo: Embracing Challenge Over Cash as New Spartak Moscow Coach

The newly appointed head coach of Moscow’s Spartak, **Juan Carlos Carcedo**, shared his thoughts on his motivations for joining the Russian club. He took charge of the team on January 5. Previously, he was with the Cypriot club Paphos, where he led them to become national champions.

**»In a couple of days, Paphos has a match in the Champions League,»** he noted.
**»Believe me, Spartak is recognized all over the world. Money wasn’t the primary factor. Yes, everyone appreciates money, but it wasn’t my main motivation. The offer from Spartak wasn’t the only one I received; Paphos also made a good proposal,»** Carcedo conveyed to Championship correspondent Andrey Pankov.

After 18 rounds, the team is in sixth place in the Russian Premier League standings, having accumulated 29 points. They trail the league leaders, Krasnodar, by 11 points.