Beyond the optimism that was breathed in the Boca world, Gerardo Martino rejected the proposal to be the new DT and successor to Hugo Ibarra. All this, a few days following the debut in the Copa Libertadores once morest Monagas in Venezuela.
The “Tata” thoroughly analyzed the project of the xeneize and he informed the Football Council that he will not continue with the negotiations to take over the reins of the professional team. Now, José Pékerman is the most targeted.
The experienced coach from Rosario was the great candidate for the blue and gold board to take charge of the team following the dismissal of Ibarra.
Juan Román Riquelme and company had hopes that he would accept the club’s sporting and economic proposal following his end of term in the Mexico national team, but in the last hours Martino thanked the interest and decided not to continue the talks.
Now, with the unexpected thumbs down from “Tata”, who listened to his family’s request, does not want to live a new wear and tear and does not intend to accept a counter offer, Boca continues in search of his new coach to face the Professional League and the Libertadores Cup.
As he will make his cup debut next Thursday once morest Monagas in Maturín, Venezuela, the Council’s idea is to close it in the coming days. Meanwhile, Mariano Herrón, who until a couple of days ago led the Reserve, is taking charge of the larger group and will be seen in the corralito before Barracas Central.