The 44 -year -old Argentine coach will assume in the Mexican club after negotiations with the leadership of the “sacred flock”, which improved his initial offer.
Milito, who was without a club after his departure from Atlético Mineiro at the end of last year, will travel soon to Mexico to close the final details of his contract, which will run for two seasons.
Chivas can count on his new coach after a month without a technician after the departure of Gerardo Espinoza.
The Mexican club, which had already lost Fernando Gago In 2024 when he went to Boca, he finally managed to assure Milito as his new leader in the substitute bank.
The “marshal” decision of not accepting the position in Boca It was linked to its strong sense of belonging to Independiente.
According to press versions, the coach considered that the Avellaneda club is a fundamental part of his identity, added to the doubts about the time Boca delayed in contacting him after the departure of Fernando Gago.
Sources close to Boca indicate that there was a communication between the parties on the last Saturday, in which it was agreed to keep the conversation in reserve.
However, the information leaked, which generated different versions about the failed approach.
After Milito’s refusal, Boca is still looking for a new coach. Among the strongest candidates Gustavo Quinteros appears, although the possibility of Miguel Ángel Russo, current DT of San Lorenzo, is not ruled out.
The Xeneize leadership hopes to close a decision in the next few days to define the course of the team.
Source: Ambito
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