⚠️More and more doubts: Scaloni loses his right-hand man in Argentina | OneFootball

Talks between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Lionel Scaloni to extend his tenure as head of the Argentina national team remain ongoing. So far, the World Cup-winning coach has not given the leadership a definitive answer.

Assessing a new project

There are still several weeks left to review the contractual terms. The manager’s position will depend on his personal energy and his desire to rebuild the squad ahead of a new competitive cycle with the Albiceleste.

Confirmed departure from the coaching staff

At the same time, it was confirmed that Walter Samuel will not continue within the national team setup. The former iconic defender will leave his role as assistant coach once the 2026 World Cup is over, bringing to a close a successful eight-year spell within Scaloni’s staff.

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