The Australian tactician noted that he decided to step down after concluding it was the appropriate moment to embrace fresh professional opportunities.
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"I would like to sincerely thank all involved for the support and now for understanding my decision that the time has come for me to take on a new challenge," he said.
Cklamovski commended the collective effort of the squad and support personnel during his tenure.
"My deepest appreciation goes to the players and staff who gave everything throughout this journey.
Every training session, every match and every moment together was driven by the same objective to make Malaysia proud," he said.
He emphasized that the passion of local football enthusiasts and the innate skill of Malaysian players are valuable characteristics that the sport must preserve.
"Malaysian football has incredible potential.
The passion of the supporters, the talent of the players, and the love for the game in this country are things that must always be protected," Cklamovski said.
He added: "My hope is that Malaysian football continues to grow, with decisions always guided by what is best for the game, the players, and the future of the nation."
Cklamovski concluded by offering his best wishes to the domestic football community as he prepares for his next venture.
"I leave wishing nothing but success for Malaysian football," he said.
Former Under-23 head coach Nafuzi Zain expressed that leaving the youth national team setup was a challenging choice due to his deep bond with the development squad.
"Thank you to everyone involved in my career journey.
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Especially to the management, support staff, players and supporters who are always behind me and give me unwavering support and enthusiasm," said Nafuzi.
