At around 2 p.m. this Thursday, the Argentine landed in the country. Ricardo Garecawho would be just one signature away from becoming the new coach of the National Team after the departure of Eduardo Berizzo last November.
The arrival of the “Tiger” took place in complete secrecy and despite the consultations of the few media present, it decided not to issue statements, pending its official presentation, which should occur around 8 p.m.
ESPN on Star+ arrived in Latin America!
All ESPN content can be enjoyed via streaming with Star+. Subscribe NOW.
Related
2 Related
According to reports, the strategist would arrive with a contract that would cover the entire qualifying process, with the option to extend his stay if Chile goes to the 2026 World Cup.
Throughout his long career, the trans-Andean player has two titles with Talleres de Córdoba (Primera B Nacional 1998 and Copa Conmebol 1999), one with Universitario de Perú (Torneo Apertura 2008) and four with Vélez Sarsfield (Clausura 2009, Clausura 2011, Initial Tournament 2012 and Championship 2013).
To that we must add a successful time with the Inca national team, which he led to a World Cup after 36 years of absence, when they beat New Zealand in the playoffs and entered Russia 2018.
In addition, with the Rímac team he took third place in the 2015 Copa América, was runner-up in 2019 and then was fourth in 2021.
Gareca’s debut at the helm of the Everyone’s Team would take place during the last days of March, where Chile will face France and a rival yet to be defined. Although the official debut will take place in the Copa América against Peru.