After rejecting offers from several Argentine and international soccer teams, Gabriel Milito
found a new club in his coaching career.
And it is neither more nor less than
Atlético Mineiro, a historic Brazilian team that confirmed the arrival of the Argentine coach through their social networks.
"At 43 years old, the new black and white commander is considered one of the main names of the new Argentine generation.
After an outstanding stage in Argentinos Juniors, he arrives in Cidade do Galo with a contract until December 2025
," reported the Belo Horizonte club. .
In addition, the institution highlighted who will be Milito's companions within the coaching staff: "Along with the coach, four more members of his committee arrive at Galo.
The technical assistant Leandro Ávila, the physical trainer Sergio Di Bartolo, the performance analyst Juan Manuel Cortés and the psychologist Patricio Morales
".
And there was also a message from the native of Bernal for all the fans of the black and white team: "Hello Masa, I am Gabriel Milito.
I want to tell you that I am very happy and excited to coach Galo, a giant of Brazilian and South American football. I am sure that "We will do a great job together
and I take this opportunity to congratulate the club on its 116 years of history. Many successes. Go Galo!"
🎥 Conheça Gabriel Milito, o mais novo treinador Alvinegro!
🇦🇷🐔 #MilitoÉGalo!
✍️ pic.twitter.com/kDxYmTUjpC
— Atlético (@Atletico) March 24, 2024
Thus, Gaby will return to direct after more than six months of inactivity.
His last game?
In August of last year, when he decided to resign from the technical direction of Argentinos
after the elimination in the Argentine Cup at the hands of San Martín de San Juan and, therefore, end his three-year period at the head of the team.
How did Milito come to Atlético Mineiro?
This Saturday the information was known that Atlético Mineiro closed the hiring of
Gabriel Milito
.
The Argentine coach was the most attractive option to replace Felipe Scolari and he said yes after receiving a fairly specific proposal.
Galo leaders traveled to Argentina to complete the hiring of the former defender
, who was also wanted by Universidad Católica.
For the good of both parties, they were able to agree on both the numbers and the sports project.
Milito already traveled to Belo Horizonte this Sunday and, now,
he will have to prepare his debut on the Galo substitute bench, which will be next Saturday
in the first state final against Cruzeiro, the classic rival.
Mineiro: end in sight and Libertadores vs.
Central
Scolari's departure had left AM without a coach in the run-up to a key string of matches.
Now with Milito on the bench, on Saturday the 30th he will play the first leg final of the Mineiro Tournament against Cruzeiro and the following week (Thursday 4/4) his debut will take place in the Copa Libertadores against Caracas in Venezuela.
El Galo, it is worth remembering,
shares a group with
Rosario Central
, which it will receive on April 10.
Copa Libertadores 2024
Group stage.
Source:
Conmebol
Infographic:
Clarín