💸A fortune: the sum Álvarez offered to leave | OneFootball

The departure of Gustavo Álvarez from the Universidad de Chile bench for next season is wrapped in a tense financial negotiation. Despite having expressed his intention not to continue, the coach has a contract valid until 2026, which requires a termination agreement with Azul Azul.

Journalist Marcelo Díaz from TNT Sports revealed on the program Pelota Parada that the first meeting between Álvarez’s representative and the board ended without an agreement, as the coach’s offer was considered "insufficient."

The Ridiculous Figure at the Heart of the Dispute

Díaz exposed the huge gap between what the coach offered and the actual value of his release clause. Álvarez proposed a figure close to $250,000 to end his contract.

This amount was flatly rejected by Azul Azul, as it contrasts with the original release clause, which amounts to $1,200,000. According to the reporter, this difference is currently the "stumbling block" in the negotiation.

The Search for a Replacement Begins

The management is looking to resolve Álvarez’s situation by the end of the week at the latest, in order to speed up the hiring of their new head coach.

The only certainty is that Álvarez’s cycle at "La U" has ended, but if the coach wants an amicable exit, he will have to "raise his offer" and get much closer to the amount stipulated in the clause signed by both parties in January.

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📸 LUIS ROBAYO - AFP or licensors