Leandro Díaz reveals why he changed his mind and stayed at Atlético Tucumán | OneFootball

El Loco stated that he had “three or four very good offers” that he turned down in order to stay with the Decano. “I didn’t want to leave on bad terms,” he said.

Leandro Díaz, forward and key player for Atlético Tucumán, gave an interview to TyC Sports during the team’s preseason in Uruguay: he explained why he changed his mind and decided to stay with the Decano, making it clear that he is hopeful for a good year.

“We’re working well, the coach has a very good idea. Hopefully everything we’ve been doing will help us in the tournament, which is the most important thing,” said El Loco, who scored a goal in Monday’s win over Cerro Largo.

He also highlighted the work of Hugo Colace, the team’s new head coach: “He’s very eager. He took over at a difficult time, but he knows all the boys from the Reserve team. Hopefully we can give back some of what he’s giving us from the sidelines.”

In this context, Díaz explained why he decided to stay with the Tucumán side despite the conflicts in 2025: “Beyond the mess that happened last year… I had three or four very good offers. Financially, it would have been better for me too. I’m a fan of Atlético, I care a lot about this club. I’m not going to be able to change anything. I didn’t want to leave on bad terms. The fans didn’t deserve it, nor did I. Neither did the directors. We all make a big effort so that Atlético stays in the First Division.”

“Everything ended well. We kissed and hugged. Now it’s about having a good tournament. The province and the people deserve it. The coach came to lend a hand. We want the best for Atlético,” said El Loco. And he concluded:

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