Quinteros keen to join Independiente and lead new project | OneFootball

The wait is over for Independiente. Gustavo Quinteros is already in the country to finalize his arrival at the Avellaneda club, with which he aspires to achieve great goals in 2026.

“We are still in negotiations, which are practically agreed upon. Not everything is concrete, there are details to be resolved and I traveled to ensure they are resolved,” expressed the 60-year-old tactical leader upon setting foot on Argentine soil.

Continuing, he made it clear: “I am very interested in being at Independiente and taking on this process. Let's hope to reach a definitive agreement in the coming hours and days and that everything goes well. The details are not too important, I believe that with the goodwill of both parties, an agreement can be reached,” he confided.

At another moment, he indicated: “If the agreement is complete, which I have no doubt it will be, ask the people of Independiente to be patient, to trust, to support the players and the new work.”

“We have to unite in a difficult moment for the team and the club, unite to reach as high as possible this year and next year, most importantly, to have a competitive team to fight for the objectives,” he expressed.

The important thing will be in 2026: “Build a competitive team”

Upon his arrival, he already spoke as the brand-new coach of the “Rojo” and made clear what he will seek for the rest of the year, aiming for the strongest, the next: “We hope to do our best in this final stage of the year, get to know the squad, the players, have a clear idea of what Independiente has and needs.”

“Then plan the next season to meet objectives, form a team, be a protagonist, and for Independiente to win a title,” emphasized Quinteros.

Continuing with the objectives, the “professor” said: “The objective, on my part, is to take on a big club with aspirations to win a title and qualify for Cups. That is important for me and my goals.”

“Independiente is a very big club, which perhaps is not at its best moment, unable to win titles locally, and that motivates me, and hopefully, it can happen, and we can reach an agreement,” he remarked.

In the end, regarding the squad, he acknowledged: “It is good, with characteristics that I like. The objective this year is to improve as much as possible.”

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