Atlético step up search for new manager, set sights on Eduardo Domínguez | OneFootball

The management of Atlético continues to search the market for a new leader following the departure of Jorge Sampaoli, who was dismissed from the club last Thursday (12th). Since then, the club's football department has been working to appoint a replacement and continue the season.

On the evening of last Wednesday (18th), Wander Lourenço, from the Canal Fala Massa, was the first to report that the main candidate on Galo's agenda is coach Eduardo Domínguez, currently in charge of Estudiantes de La Plata. According to the information, the coach's release clause with the Argentine club would not be an obstacle for a potential move by Atlético.

Already on the afternoon of this Thursday (19th), influencer Lucas Tanaka reported that Domínguez will have a virtual meeting with Atlético's management in the coming hours, which could represent progress in the negotiations.

Successful Career in Argentina

Since March 2023, Eduardo Domínguez has established himself as one of the rising coaches in Argentine football at Estudiantes. Previously, he gained notoriety by winning the Argentine League Cup with Colón in 2021, overcoming traditional opponents like Independiente in the semifinals and Racing in the final.

Leading Estudiantes, the coach also lifted the Argentine Championship (Clausura) trophy last year, in addition to leading a standout campaign in the 2025 Copa Libertadores. The Argentine team finished first in Group A, which included Botafogo, Universidad de Chile (CHI), and Carabobo (VEN).

In the round of 16, they eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR) but were eventually defeated in the quarter-finals by Flamengo, who later became the champions of the competition. The elimination occurred in a penalty shootout after a balanced match.

Statistics at Estudiantes

In total, Domínguez has 163 matches with Estudiantes, with 74 wins, 44 draws, and 45 losses. His consistent performance and competitive profile appeal to Atlético's management, who are looking for a coach capable of reorganizing the team and putting Galo back on the path to victories.

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