FORMER Premier League midfielder Segundo Castillo has combined coaching with the catwalk… by sporting a PINK TUXEDO during a game.
The ex-Ecuador international star loan spells with Everton and Wolves between 2008 and 2010.
Castillo, nicknamed Sir Second Castle, now manages home-country club Barcelona SC.
And the 42-year-old went the extra mile to produce a smile for their Copa Libertadores clash with Argentina’s River Plate in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Castillo stunned onlookers by wearing a flamboyant pink dinner jacket as he saw his side earn a commendable 0-0 draw.
The fashion-loving former footballer has previously donned black and white tuxes for Barcelona games.
But his latest sartorial statement drew plenty of derision online – including memes of Marge Simpson, a character from animated TV show The Simpsons, wearing a pink dress.
Castillo said: “When I come out of my dressing-room and my players see me like this, it makes them smile and makes them feel more free for a moment.
“The players can tell they are being well looked-after.
“There is a good atmosphere between them and the coaching staff.”
Castillo made nine Prem appearances for Everton, and scored a UEFA Cup goal against Standard Liege.
The anchorman went on to play eight times for Wolves, this time on loan from Red Star Belgrade.
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Castillo retired as a player in 2020, taking the permanent Barcelona boss job last year following two spells as interim chief.