The fans of Deportivo Pereira still have not overcome the surprise generated by the untimely departure of their technical director, Leonel Álvarez, which had them one step away from playing in a BetPlay League final again.
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Images between Santa Fe and Bucaramanga today, June 15, 2024 at the El Campin stadium where Bucaramanga was crowned champion and achieved its first star. PHOTO MAURICIO MORENO CEET EL TIEMPO @mauriciomorenofoto
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However, when Leonel’s continuity was taken for granted, the club announced the departure of the coach, by “common agreement.” Álvarez left a video in which he said goodbye to the team’s fans through a letter.
This is how Emelec presented Leonel Álvarez
This Monday, Emelec de Guayaquil confirmed Leonel as his new coach, replacing the Colombian as well. Hernán Torres, who left office and later signed with Deportivo Cali.
Álvarez, 58 years old, will have new international experience, after having directed Cerro Porteño and Libertad, in Paraguay.
The Ecuadorian club made a video in which he remembered the best moments of his career, especially the penalty with which he gave the Copa Libertadores as a player to Atlético Nacional in 1989 and the titles he obtained as a coach with DIM and Cerro.
“I like my teams to be winners and go out to win in every stadium, regardless of the rival,” says Leonel in his presentation.
“We are going to work day and night to recover history and put Emelec in the place in history that it always deserves: win, win and win,” he added.
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