Valencia's message after a deplorable season: "We apologize"

Valencia issued a statement on Monday, in which it apologized to the fans for the bad season that has now ended.

The club fought for maintenance in the top echelon of Spanish football until the last round and ended up just two points above the relegation zone.

Valencia statement in full:

"Dear supporters,

We would like to sincerely thank you for your unconditional support to the team. None of this would have been possible without you, neither at Mestalla nor outside our stadium. This season was very difficult. We feel your pain and apologize.

Let's learn from the hard lessons of this time. After a bad season, we will have to rebuild our club for the demanding times ahead. We humbly ask you to join us on this journey towards a better future."