Universitario asked DT who became champions in Mexico and Uruguay

Universitario asked DT who became champions in Mexico and Uruguay and replaced Jorge Fossati

The top team is still looking for a new coach for the 100th anniversary. Recently, the “U” interviewed a coach who hasn’t directed since 2019.

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University of Sports is still looking for a new technical director for the 2024 season. After confirming the end of the relationship with the Uruguayan last week Jorge Fossatiwho will join the Peruvian team, the student team defines the new coach through the club's sports director, Manuel Barreto.

In the middle of these investigations was one of the technicians who recently entered the orbit of the “U”. Gustavo Matosas, former Argentine football player and technical director, nationalized Uruguayan, 56 years old. The last time he led a team in this regard was in 2019. This information was shared by Líbero journalist Gustavo Peralta.

“Another name that Universitario is interested in and has interviewed is Gustavo Matosas, multiple champion in Mexico and also in Uruguay,” the communicator published on his official X account, formerly Twitter.

Publication by Gustavo Peralta about Gustavo Matosas.  Photo: Gustavo_p4/X

Publication by Gustavo Peralta about Gustavo Matosas. Photo: Gustavo_p4/X

What titles did Gustavo Matosas win in his coaching career?

The experienced strategist has four titles on his record. He directed three of these championships in Mexico and won one in Uruguay.

  • Champion in Uruguay with Danubio de Uruguay (season 2006–2007)
  • Champion of the Liga MX Apertura tournament with León de México (2013–2014 season)
  • Champion of the Liga MX Clausura tournament with León de México (2013–2014 season)
  • Concacaf Champions League champions with América de México (2014–2015 season).

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