Marcelo Gallardo, on the radar of América de México to replace another Argentine coach

Marcellus Gallardo Appears on the radar mexico americaone of the giants of Latin American football, left without a DT after the Argentine’s resignation Gustavo “el Tano” Ortiz and try to hit the local market by hiring one of the most sought-after coaches on the continent.

The information was released by the Aztec media, which point to Gallardo as “the bomb” or bomb that the Eagles are looking for to regain their dominance in the Mexican tournament.

according to the newspaper Documentationthe doll heads a list in which the former Uruguayan national team coach appears, Diego Alonsothe “Basque” expert Javier Aguirre and the Brazilian Andre jardinetoday in Mexican San Luis. But Gallardo is described as the “most spectacular” proposition.

Away from football since October last year, when he said goodbye to River, Gallardo has been indicated as an alternative in several European teams looking for a coach. One of them was the Chelsea English, who finally agreed with Mauricio Pochettino.

In an interview for The AthleticGallardo explained that he is in no hurry to get back to work and that it will be a mandatory condition for his return feel identified with the project that they approach you He also brought up the possibility of no longer directing.

According to what is said in Mexico, a league with less competitive friction but with the economic power of a First World Cup, the América de México board of directors is very interested in the Gallardo, with the plus of the historic preference that this institution has for Argentine coaches.

In addition to the aforementioned Tano Ortiz, a review of past years and decades shows a long (and diverse) list of Argentine coaches that includes Santiago Solari, Antonio Mohamed, Ramón Díaz, Alfio Basile, Marcelo Bielsa, Oscar Ruggeri and Ricardo La Volpe, to name just a few names. Will the Muñe join them?

The resignation of Tano Ortiz

Santiago Baños, sports president of America of Mexican football, accepted on Monday the resignation presented by the 45-year-old Argentine coach, after being eliminated in the semi-final of the Clausura by Guadalajara.

“The Club recognizes and appreciates the commitment, dedication, effort and work demonstrated by Fernando Ortiz and his coaching staff since he assumed responsibility for the interim first team in the Clausura 2022 tournament. We wish him every success in his future plans,” reads the statement released by the team.

This Sunday, Ortiz resigned after Águilas were eliminated in the Clausura semi-final with an aggregate score of 3-2 by Chivas de Guadalajara, in the Mexican soccer classic. The defeat was particularly tough as the team had won the first leg 1-0 as visitors and were unable to keep the lead in front of their fans in the rematch.

It was the third consecutive semi-final elimination Ortiz suffered since taking over technical direction of the Águilas. The first was at Clausura 2022 against Pachuca; in the Opening of that year he was defeated by Toluca.

The statement shared the words with which he greeted Ortiz, who left the team facilities after noon.

“It has been a privilege to lead the greatest team in Mexico, I am grateful to the board of directors and the fans for allowing me to be part of this club,” said the former footballer of Boca and Racing, among other teams.

Santiago Baños acknowledged that Águilas were left behind by failing to reach the final of the tournament to try and secure their 14th league title in its history.

What happened in the tournament and the situation of the team will be analyzed in depth, with the intention of continuing to work hard to achieve the main objective of the institution: to win the championships”.

América’s board also had words of empathy for its fans, shocked by the 3-1 defeat Guadalajara inflicted on them on Sunday in the second leg at the Azteca stadium.

“Club América understands the fans’ frustration at the team’s elimination in the semi-finals. The match shown yesterday did not meet anyone’s expectations. Having said that, the board of directors is thoroughly analyzing new decisions,” he concluded.