After his odyssey with the Peruvian team, Ricardo Gareca decided to return to Argentina to wear the jersey of his beloved Vélez Sarfield. However, it wasn't as successful as he had hoped. After a few months without directing, “Tigre” is the main name in the pipeline to take over the reins of the Chilean team. But Óscar Ruggeri, one of his closest friends, I would not agree with his possible arrival.
Óscar Ruggeri makes a curious gesture when asked about Gareca's possible arrival in Chile
In recent days, the possible arrival of Ricardo Gareca in the Chilean team has gained importance. Even the legendary striker Iván Zamorano revealed that he had a conversation with the president of the ANFP, who assured him that the Argentine strategist was the first option to lead the southern country.
During an interview for “Sin Cassette,” a YouTube show by Michael Succar and Mauricio Loret de Mola, Óscar Ruggeri, former Argentine soccer player and friend of “Tigre,” was asked about this possibility. However, he shook his head in a clear gesture of rejection. He also added, “I don’t see it on my side.”
Chile insists on having Ricardo Gareca as coach
The Chilean team remains with Nicolás Córdova as interim coach. For this reason, we are urgently looking for an experienced strategist to take over the bank. The “Tiger” spoke about this possibility.
“Chile is an important team. I would have to analyze it and think about it because it is a rival to Peru. I know what people think and how Peruvians experience it. In short, I was a professional“, Exactly.
Ruggeri revealed a remarkable anecdote with Gareca
Óscar Ruggeri also told an incredible anecdote that he experienced together with Gareca. After “Tigre’s” great season with the national team, Ruggeri recalled going to a restaurant and experiencing a situation that filled him with pride.
“I walked into a restaurant and everyone stood up to applaud Gareca. I said to him: 'Ricardo, what you have achieved.' If you want to be president of Peru, the people vote,” he revealed.