After complicated negotiations with Imanol Alguacil, a manager has emerged who now tops Sevilla’s wish list.
Sevilla sacked Joaquín Caparrós, who was hired “on probation” in April after only seven games, when it became clear he could not reverse the negative trend.
Matías Almeyda is back in the spotlight in European football, and this time his next destination could be Spain. The Argentine coach is now heavily linked with the job of Sevilla coach, a club that had to reconsider its plans after negotiations with Imanol Alguacil took an unexpected turn. What appeared to be an agreed transfer with the Basque coach has suddenly become uncertain, leading the Andalusian club to consider Almeyda as their prime candidate for the Sánchez-Pizjuán bench.
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Matías Almeyda on Sevilla’s radar
Almeyda’s recent experience with AEK Athens has been more than positive, and he has solidified his reputation as a coach who can transform teams and give identity to teams that need new direction. His intense style of play, combined with a structured tactical approach, fits well with what Sevilla are searching for after a season of ups and downs. Almeyda’s name creates a consensus among Sevilla board members, who see him as an ideal candidate to lead the team into a new era.
On the other hand, for a long time, it seemed that Alguacil was ready to leave Real Sociedad and take over the Sevillian project. But disagreements over contract terms, combined with the coach’s own doubts about the club’s current situation, have put negotiations on hold. This has prompted Sevilla to act quickly and accelerate talks with Almeyda, who has long wanted a chance in one of Europe’s top leagues.
The South American coach will be very open to an offer from Sevilla and will hesitate to start this new chapter. His arrival in Spanish football will also be an encouragement for the supporters, who are eager to see their team compete at the top. The next few hours could be crucial to whether Almeyda finally lands in La Liga.
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