Internacional step up talks with Luís Zubeldía, details | OneFootball

Internacional have made progress in talks with Luís Zubeldía to replace Paulo Pezzolano. The club’s board has resumed contact with the Argentine and is working to turn the talks into an agreement in the coming hours. Internally, there is optimism regarding the outcome of the negotiations.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Luís Zubeldía had already been approached by the club before Paulo Pezzolano was dismissed. At the time, he turned down the offer. Now, however, the situation has changed, and the coach views the possibility of returning to Brazilian football positively.

Club tries to speed up the agreement

Fabinho Soldado, Internacional’s executive director, intends to conclude the negotiations as soon as possible. The idea is to appoint the new manager during the Brazilian Championship break and allow him time to begin working before the competition resumes.

The Internacional squad are on a break and are scheduled to return this Tuesday at CT Parque Gigante. The decision on the coach is also tied to planning for the next match, against Corinthians on October 7 at Beira-Rio.

Luís Zubeldía could return to Brazilian football

The possibility of returning to Brazil is seen positively by the Argentine coach, who has already managed São Paulo and Fluminense. Luís Zubeldía has also had spells at Lanús, Barcelona de Guayaquil, Racing, LDU, Santos Laguna, Independiente Medellín, Alavés, and Cerro Porteño.

At 45, the Argentine gained international prominence mainly during his time at LDU. In 2023, for example, he won the Copa Sudamericana after eliminating São Paulo in the quarter-finals and defeating Fortaleza in the final.

Internacional need to appoint a new manager

While talks move forward, the club’s board are maintaining their plans for the rest of the season. Internacional are in 18th place in the Brazilian Serie A with 28 points, three fewer than Vasco, the first team outside the relegation zone.

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