The Chilean team wants to sign Ricardo Gareca as its new coach for the remaining 2026 South American qualifiers and the 2024 Copa América. Negotiations are progressing and the President of the National Professional Football Association (ANFP) from Chile announced that he had held a meeting with “Tigre” in Argentina, but also made it clear that the strategist was not the only alternative, since other names were also heard in the Mapocho area.
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What did Pablo Milad say about Ricardo Gareca?
“I spoke to Ricardo Gareca, a good coach, he had a good attitude. We also talked to others. We also met with José Néstor Pékerman and Diego Alonso is on the list,” explained the ANFP leader upon his arrival from Buenos Aires.
Ricardo Gareca has not led a national team since 2022. Photo: LR/EFE composition
Chile sets deadline for signing a new coach
The head of the Chilean federation mentioned that some options still need to be examined: “There are still a few more to meet with to continue discussions with them and we hope to be able to conclude the matter sooner.” In addition he set the limit to be able to define the new strategist of La Roja: “We have set a deadline, a month before the FIFA date, which would be February 18th. On this day the trainer has to work in Chile. Yes.” It can be done sooner, it can be done sooner, but we want to comply with all the relevant processes.”
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Which other coaches does Chile rate?
As Milad revealed, the Chilean team has that too Nestor Pekerman, who led Colombia at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and Argentina in 2006; Additionally, Diego Alonso He is one of those who attract interest and had Uruguay under his command in Qatar 2022.