JAvier Gandolfi, Argentine technical director who was in charge of Atlético Nacional During 2025, he broke the silence about his departure from the Purslane club and explained the reasons that led to the end of his cycle on the bench.
In an interview granted this Friday, January 9 to ‘El Parche del Fútbol’, the coach confirmed that His separation occurred mainly due to “wear and tear” in the relationship with the fans.a situation that ended up being decisive for both parties. “There was wear and tear” and “it was a common agreement,” he said.
Gandolfi spoke about his departure from Atlético Nacional
Gandolfi made it clear that The decision was not related to internal conflicts in the clubas he assured that the bond with the leadership and the team was always positive. “The relationship with the leaders and the players was good”he stated during the talk.
The Argentine also highlighted the support he received after his departure and the affection he received from the group of players. “We receive private messages from the team and that’s what you take away”he commented, highlighting the human aspect of his time at the institution.
Despite understanding the context of his departure, Gandolfi confessed that he had the hope of closing the sporting year with the team. “I would have liked to finish the year as Nacional coach,” he admitted, although he reiterated that “at the time, for all parties, that was the best decision.”
Regarding his commitment to the club, the coach was emphatic in pointing out that he gave everything during his time in Medellín. “I gave everything to Nacional” and “I thank Nacional for making me part of the institution and generating a sense of belonging,” he expressed.
Along these lines, Gandolfi defended his way of working and relating to the group, accepting external criticism. “I accept different positions, but if there is one thing that is clear to me, it is that I was always a guy who spoke up front, accompanying the players in their growth,” he said.
Javier Gandolfi statistics at Atlético Nacional
Regarding his sporting balance, The Argentine coached 51 games with Atlético Nacional, achieving 22 wins, 17 draws and 12 losses, for a performance of 54.25%.. During his cycle he won the BetPlay Superliga, although he did not win the League title or advance to the quarterfinals in the Copa Sudamericana.
Gandolfi does not rule out returning to Nacional
Finally, Gandolfi left the door open for an eventual return to the country and spoke naturally about the club’s present. “Football goes around and we will meet again”he said, while acknowledging that “I was not surprised that Diego Arias became champion.” Furthermore, he was clear when stating: “I would direct again in Colombia. I liked it because of the internal competition they have.”
