Josep Pedrerol leaves Atresmedia after 13 years with 'El chiringuito'

After 13 years as a prominent figure at Atresmedia, sports journalist Josep Pedrerol is departing the network, marking the end of his long-running football debate program, "El chiringuito."

The separation between Pedrerol and Atresmedia has been characterized as a mutual agreement. José Antonio Antón, general director of Atresmedia Audiovisual, stated that the decision was made "by mutual agreement," adding that the network is satisfied with the outcome and wishes Pedrerol and his team success in future endeavors.

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They have been 13 fantastic years in which we have worked with absolute freedom. If, in addition to informing with exclusives and the best debate, we have managed to provide company and bring a smile each night with El chiringuito, we feel more than happy.

Pedrerol, who also hosts the daily sports news program "Jugones" on La Sexta, reflected positively on his time with the network. "They have been 13 fantastic years in which we have worked with absolute freedom," he said in a statement. "If, in addition to informing with exclusives and the best debate, we have managed to provide company and bring a smile each night with El chiringuito, we feel more than happy."

"El chiringuito," which began in January 2014, has navigated various Atresmedia channels, including Nitro, La Sexta, and Neox, before settling on Mega. It has often been a source of viral moments and significant social media discussion, becoming a notable presence in Spanish sports television.

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We close this stage with the satisfaction of having reached a mutual agreement and we wish them the greatest success in the new projects they undertake in the future.