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Carlos Tevez This Friday he renewed his contract as technical director of Independiente until December 2026 and expressed his gratitude for the trust of the club, which he arrived last August with the aim of keeping it in the First Division.
“I am grateful to Independiente for trusting me and happy to continue with this project”he declared in a press conference that he shared with the president, Néstor Grindetti, and the secretary general, Daniel Seoane.
“My renewal occurs because I am happy at Independiente, I feel content in this environment, which we all know is very difficult. They gave me the responsibility of taking the club forward and I am going to try to do it in the best way,” he explained about his decision to continue in the “Red”.
Tevez, 39 years old, He directed 14 games with a positive balance of six wins, five draws and three losseswhich guaranteed the team’s continuity in the top category and put it very close to qualifying for the League Cup playoffs.
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Independiente lost the chance to fight for the title in the direct elimination round, falling to Talleres de Córdoba on the last date of the group stage.
Despite not meeting that objective, “Apache” left good feelings in the leadership and fans, also for the opportunity it gave to the young people from the club’s youth system. “I’m surprised with the kids we’re seeing in the youth teams. Being a kid is a process, making your debut too, and even more so in Independiente’s first team. Luckily we gave peace of mind so that the kids can adapt and then they can show on the field what we’ve been seeing in Reserve,” he said.
Looking ahead to next year, Tevez He promised a “different Independiente 2024, with the aim of fighting the tournament”. The coach considered that “another year cannot pass without Red being the protagonist.”
“It’s the first time I’m going to put together a squad, Tevez’s hand is going to be noticed better than ever. “I’m very excited,” said the former Boca and Argentine national team player before referring to the possibility of reinforcements.
In that sense, he accepted the chance of the return of midfielder Nicolás Domingo, 38, who wore the red shirt between 2017 and 2020. “He is a player that people love a lot and when it was his turn, he was up to the task, I don’t shut him down. the doors to no one. We will see what players we have,” he answered.
“I don’t like bringing for the sake of bringing,” he clarified, “and we have to make people understand that we cannot ask for the sake of asking either. Good and cheap is not compatible. With what we ask for, we will seek to fight for the tournament and the Argentine Cup next year “.
Grindetti highlighted the coach’s position, ensuring that “Carlos has his feet on the ground and understands the context of Argentine soccer and the club.” “We will try to meet his requirements, without compromising the club’s finances,” he promised.
In his new three-season cycle, Tevez will develop a football project called 360, which he defined as “ambitious and covers all areas of the club.” Providing more details, he stated that they will include “young people, middle-aged people and people with experience.”
“All the youth players that we have been watching and working with want to learn and reach the first level of Independiente. La Reserva came out champion and we are very happy with the work of Hugo (Tocalli) and Pedro (Monzón). We get along very well with each other and we want the best for Independiente,” he stressed.
“I thank the fan with all my heart. From the first day they showed me their support and affection. I will never forget that again. I hope I can give you many joys“, he concluded.
2023-12-08 17:05:00
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