César Farías was one of the protagonists of the Universitario de Deportes transfer market. The renowned Venezuelan coach had everything in place to lead the elite team in his 100th anniversary year, even paying his release clause from Colombia's Águilas Doradas; But at the last minute, the Merengue board announced the hiring of Argentinian Fabián Bustos, leaving the Llanero coach “up in the air”.
César Farías breaks his silence
After several days of silence Cesar Farías He used his social networks to address the fans of the Colombian team and leave them an emotional message.
“I have only words of gratitude for Águilas Doradas and the people who make it. To the Salazar family, the administrative staff, the players, the doctors, the press, the props and all their people. Thank you!” he wrote on his X account.
Message from César Farías after leaving Águilas Doradas. Photo: X
“Thank you for allowing me to accompany you throughout this semester full of honest, friendly work and a lot of trust that allowed us to write this indelible history that we will always carry together. I wish you the greatest success today and always. My goodness. “I have a lot of respect for you,” he added.
What happened to Universitario and César Farías?
As is known, Cesar Farías He was the main candidate to succeed Jorge Fossati in the Universitario. However, when the coach resigned and paid his release clause from Águilas Doradas, the Merengue team announced Fabián Bustos. The future of the former coach of the Venezuelan and Bolivian national teams therefore remained uncertain.
Colombian press after the departure of César Farías. Photo: X
How much did César Farías pay Águilas Doradas?
According to journalist Alexis Rodríguez, the 50-year-old strategist's clause amounts to an amount of more than 300,000 dollars (more than 1 million soles).
César Farías managed to qualify Águilas Doradas for the Copa Libertadores. Photo: LR Composition/Jazmin Ceras.
Which teams has César Farias coached?
César Farías has extensive experience at club and national team level.
- New Cadiz (Venezuela)
- Zulianos (Venezuela)
- Trujillanos (Venezuela)
- Deportivo Tachira (Venezuela)
- Miners of Guyana (Venezuela)
- Deportivo Anzoategui (Venezuela)
- Xolos from Tijuana (Mexico)
- NorthEast United (India)
- Cerro Porteño (Paraguay)
- The Strongest (Bolivia)
- Aucas (Ecuador)
- Golden eagle (Colombia)
- Venezuela's national team (U20 and absolute)
- Bolivia national team (U23 and senior).
César Farías took command of Bolivia in 2019. Photo: EFE.
What did Jean Ferrari say about the frustrated signing of César Farías?
A few days ago, when introducing Bustos as the new Universitario coach, administrator Jean Ferrari indirectly explained why Farías was not chosen to take over the post. “The fact that we have communicated does not necessarily mean that any kind of agreement has been reached. In this sense, it would be wrong if I mentioned a specific agreement,” the manager explained at a press conference.
Which titles did César Farías win as a coach?
Over the course of his career, César Farías has won trophies in his native Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador.
- Second League of Venezuela with Zulianos (2002)
- Opening tournament with The Strongest (2016)
- Ecuador Serie A with Aucas (2022)