2023-08-31 21:17:01
Gabriel Milito surprised the world of Argentine soccer by resigning as coach of Argentinos Juniors following the agonizing defeat once morest San Martín de San Juan for the round of 16 of the 2023 Argentine Cup.
His departure quickly drew attention in the rest of the continent, to such an extent that a Brazilian soccer giant ranked the former Barcelona and Independiente defender as one of the main candidates to take charge of his team: Cruzeiro. However, Milito rejected the proposal.
According to O Tempo, the Zorro de Belo Horizonte (whose owner is none other than Ronaldo Nazario) this week let Pedro Miguel Marques go following a shaky start to his season back to Série A of the Brasileirao following three years in Série B (in what was the first and only relegation in the history of the Minas Gerais institution) and quickly set his eyes on Milito following his departure from Bicho de La Paternal, despite having a contract until 2027.
After Paulo Autuori (the manager of Cabuloso where Juan Pablo Sorín, Roberto Perfumo and Walter Montillo knew how to shine) ruled out the possibility of assuming a new role within the club, Milito’s presence in the market captivated the board of directors led by O Fenomeno ; that he wants to put back the team where he debuted as a professional at the top following difficult years at the sporting level.
Gabriel Milito rejected Cruzeiro’s offer
Although Cruzeiro offered him the position in the last few hours, Milito thanked him for the interest and stated that he wants to remain without work for a while following his departure from Argentinos Juniors.
The word of Gabriel Milito following his resignation in Argentinos Juniors
“I made the decision to put an end to my stage. I am very grateful to all the leaders for their unconditional support because they gave me the opportunity to get to know a beautiful club and where I was very happy,” Milito began at a press conference.
“Football experience also tells me when the time is right. For us, the Argentine Cup was an objective and I feel that it is time for the players to have another coach who will lead the way for them to get closer to victory and fight or win a title These players deserve it”, added
Regarding the reasons, the DT outlined: “To the fan, who without being from the club, received me in a wonderful way and showed me great affection. We tried to give everything in our power, but today it’s time to turn the tide.” page. That the boys have in front of a person who has the necessary strength to lead a group. I don’t like that nobody wastes time, I feel things when I feel them and that led me to make the decision”.
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