Overview
- Jeonbuk announced the resignation on Monday, two days after the team won the Korea Cup to complete a league-cup double.
- Poyet's first season delivered a record 10th K League 1 title and a sixth Korea Cup following a 22-match unbeaten run and an early title clinch on Oct. 18.
- The club said Taricco's resignation strongly influenced Poyet's decision, citing their 16-year partnership and concerns over coaching-staff stability.
- The K League disciplinary committee ruled Taricco made a slanted-eye gesture toward a referee, issuing a five-match ban and a 20 million won fine, dismissing his appeal while he denied racist intent.
- Jeonbuk said it tried to keep Poyet and vowed to work to restore Taricco's dignity, as Poyet thanked fans and expressed hope to return to Korea one day.