One of the names that has been kept, according to information from the local press, as the first option to direct the Colombian National Team, is that of the Argentine Nestor Lawrencecurrent coach of Melgar.
José Pékerman’s former assistant is having a great season with the Arequipa team in the Peruvian tournament, but he also managed to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. Despite this, they insist that the negotiation with the tricolor is advancing and that he might possibly become the replacement for Reinaldo Rueda.
This Wednesday, according to information released by journalists Germán García Grova, from TyC Sports in Argentina, and Pipe Sierra, from Win Sports, both experts in the transfer market, Lorenzo gave priority to negotiating with the tricolor.
It should be remembered that weeks ago, journalists Carlos Antonio Vélez and Jorge Bermúdez also spoke regarding it. In fact, “Patrón” assured on ESPN that the Argentine coach was ready and would arrive in July to take charge of the Colombian team.
“The Colombian Federation has already established contact with Néstor Lorenzo (56). Melgar’s current coach has given priority to directing the Colombian National Team. The Argentine is waiting for the decision made by the leadership in the coming days,” Sierra wrote. through his Twitter account.
Another detail that was delivered in the last is related to who might be his assistant. The middle Barranquilla, Speak Sportsindicated that it would be Luis Amaranto Perea, former player of the tricolor.
???? Nestor Lorenzo was contacted by the Colombian Football Federation.
????????The current DT of #Melgar received the call to become DT of #Colombia selection.
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– Germán García Grova (@GerGarciaGrova) June 1, 2022
???? The Colombian Federation has already established contact with Néstor Lorenzo (56). The current coach of #Melgar He has given priority to directing the National Team ????????
???? The Argentine is waiting for the decision made by the leadership in the next few days. info next to @GerGarciaGrova pic.twitter.com/0NTLXVJHBH
— Pipe Sierra (@PSierraR) June 1, 2022
