Josep Pedrerol Explains Why 'El Chiringuito' Left Atresmedia

Spanish sports broadcaster Josep Pedrerol has clarified the reasons behind the departure of his popular program 'El Chiringuito' from the channel Atresmedia, insisting that the decision was not his own.

In his statement, Pedrerol was direct about who was responsible for ending the show's run on Atresmedia. "I do not put an end to it," he said. "They put an end to it." His words suggest that the network itself decided to discontinue the broadcast, rather than Pedrerol choosing to leave voluntarily.

The program is set to move to Cuatro, a channel owned by the media group Mediaset. This shift marks a significant moment in Spanish television, as 'El Chiringuito' will effectively replace a long-standing fixture on Cuatro's schedule—a show that had been broadcast for almost two decades. The departure of such a well-established program highlights how competitive the Spanish TV landscape has become, with channels willing to make bold changes to attract audiences.

Pedrerol's program has built its reputation on lively, often heated discussions about Spanish football, drawing in a dedicated fanbase that follows debates about major clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona. Its move to a new channel is likely to be closely watched by both media analysts and football fans alike, given the show's influence on football-related conversation in Spain.

Alongside the announcement about the channel switch, Pedrerol also touched on football matters directly, stating that Real Madrid could potentially sign a new midfielder. Although no further details were given, such comments are typical of Pedrerol's on-air style, where transfer speculation often features prominently.

The change comes amid a broader pattern of shifting alliances and programming shake-ups among Spain's major broadcasters, as channels compete for viewers in an increasingly fragmented media environment. It remains to be seen how 'El Chiringuito' will be received in its new home, and whether Pedrerol will maintain the same tone and format that made the show a fixture of Spanish football coverage for years.

For now, the confirmation from Pedrerol himself puts to rest speculation about the reasons for the channel change, even as questions remain about what the future holds for both the show and the audiences who have followed it for so long.