San Martín and Atlético Tucumán unite for Clásico fundraiser | OneFootball

The management of Atlético Tucumán decided to approach the new leadership of San Martín at a well-known central hotel in San Miguel to "rebuild institutional ties" and open a permanent dialogue channel, after years of estrangement.

On the other hand, there was talk of "building a common agenda" for local football, news that stirred Tucumán with the possibility of once again having the 'Summer Classic', a match where the 'Ciruja' and the 'Decano' face off in home-and-away games that mark the official start of the year for both teams in their respective categories.

This situation aligns with the financial context both clubs are going through. Atlético due to its financial complications, particularly because of the construction of its new "San Andrés" facility where most of its funds are directed. Meanwhile, San Martín, due to the end of the 'Bancaria' as the official sponsor, is a club that needs to regain social support, the central issue that ended Rubén Moisello's tenure at the helm of the 'Rojiblanca' entity.

Despite the intention of both clubs to play the Classic again, according to Doble Amarilla, the reality of both teams' schedules is the dilemma to be solved. Atlético confirmed its participation in the Río de La Plata Series in Uruguay, a tournament that will begin in mid-January, so the mentioned match against its eternal rival should be before the trip to Montevideo.

Here arises the situation of its opponent, San Martín, which by that date would be in the strongest phase of its preparation and in the midst of assembling the professional squad, even though it has already begun with the confirmation of the new leadership.

According to Doble Amarilla, both presidents (Mario Leito and Oscar Mirkin) agreed to continue talking to possibly revive the Summer Tucumán Classic. If the dates and both coaches agree on the possible dates set, a meeting with the Provincial Government and the Ministry of Security will be sought to organize the mentioned event, which will bring significant economic movement for the clubs and revive a massive event in the capital.

The words and wishes of both top leaders of Tucumán football

"We wanted to greet them and wish them the best," said Mario Leito as he left the meeting. Meanwhile, Oscar Mirkín stated that "it was a pleasant meeting, reconnecting with Atlético's management. We talked about the present and future of both institutions, and the possibility of holding a classic again, although the dates are complicated," he confirmed.

Continuing, the top 'Ciruja' leader stated: "It's important that the Provincial Government supports and collaborates with all the institutions that play football in Tucumán."

"With Engineer Mirkin, with Oscar, the new president of San Martín, we have a sports and friendly relationship of many years. We wanted to greet them, wish them the best, and find a path that allows both institutions and Tucumán football to grow," highlighted Leito.

"They have the desire and willingness to play. We will have to talk with the coaches, adjust matters, and hopefully, it can be feasible in January," added the head of the "Decano."

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