🚨 Official: La U announce Meneghini’s arrival | OneFootball

The University of Chile has formally launched its sports project for 2026 with the announcement of its new head coach. Following unanimous approval from the board, Argentine Francisco Meneghini has signed the agreement that officially links him with the "Romantic Traveler," taking charge of the Men's First Team.

Meneghini, 37, arrives at the Blue Sports Center following an exceptional campaign leading O'Higgins of Rancagua. With the sky-blue team, he achieved a remarkable 62.2% performance, securing qualification for the 2026 Copa Libertadores after finishing in third place in the national tournament.

A Protagonist Playing Style

"Paqui's" tactical approach aligns with the club's historical identity: high pressure, constant intensity, and a leading role on all fields. The management highlighted that his solid knowledge of Chilean football is a guarantee to compete at the highest level from day one.

In addition to his career in clubs like Unión La Calera, Everton, and Defensa y Justicia, the strategist has extensive international experience. He was part of the coaching staff in three World Cups: with Marcelo Bielsa in South Africa 2010, and with Jorge Sampaoli in Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018.

The Return Home

This is not Meneghini's first contact with the institution. The coach is already familiar with the "U," having worked as an analyst during Sampaoli's golden era in 2011 and as an assistant to Sebastián Beccacece in 2016. With his arrival, the club hopes to strengthen the squad and successfully face the four tournaments it will compete in during 2026.

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