Argentine Eduardo Domínguez set to become new Atlético-MG manager | OneFootball

The Argentine Eduardo Domínguez is the new coach of Atlético Mineiro. This Thursday, according to information from TYC Sports, the coach of Estudiantes de La Plata, from Argentina, informed the club's president, Juan Sebastián Verón, that he accepted the proposal from the Brazilian club.

The coach will bid farewell to the Argentine club this Friday, in a match against Sarmiento for the Argentine Championship.

First Experience Outside Argentina

This will be Eduardo's first experience outside Argentina. There, he managed Huracán, Colón, Nacional, Independiente, and finally Estudiantes over the last four seasons. This year, La Plata occupies the fourth place in the Argentine league, still unbeaten, with two wins and three draws.

Domínguez arrives at Atlético after the departure of Jorge Sampaoli, who was dismissed last Thursday, February 12. In 2026, the 47-year-old coach will have competitions such as the final stretch of the Mineiro, the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and the Copa Sudamericana.

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