Scaloni nears Argentina renewal: AFA propose a 2+2 deal | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni’s continuity at the helm of the Argentina national team is beginning to take shape. After several months of uncertainty over the coach’s future, talks with the Argentine Football Association are moving toward a possible agreement that would allow him to extend his time with the Albiceleste.

The leadership headed by Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia has made keeping the coach a priority and giving continuity to the project that began several years ago and led Argentina to win the biggest international titles.

A 2+2 contract for Scaloni

The proposal currently on the table includes a contract under the ‘2+2’ formula.

The agreement would initially establish a two-year deal, with the possibility of extending it for another two years. If finalized, Scaloni would have his continuity guaranteed for the next cycle and could later extend his work through the 2030 World Cup.

The formula would allow both parties to assess the project progressively and keep open the possibility of continuing beyond the first two years.

Tapia and Scaloni, on the same page

One of the points helping the negotiations would be that the differences between the AFA and the coach are not related to sporting planning.

Reports coming out of Argentina point to an understanding between Scaloni and Claudio Tapia regarding the working methodology and the composition of the coaching staff.

Both remain in direct contact to finalize the last details of the agreement, while the Argentine leadership looks to secure the continuity of a process that has marked one of the most successful periods in the national team’s recent history.

The cycle AFA wants to keep going

Since his arrival on Argentina’s bench, Scaloni has managed to transform the national team into a major force in the biggest competitions.

Under his leadership, the team won the 2021 Copa América, the 2023 Finalissima, the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América once again.

Now, AFA’s goal is to maintain that line of work and avoid a change on the bench after the next World Cup.

The negotiations still need to reach a final conclusion, but the outlook suggests that Scaloni will remain in charge of Argentina and could extend his project through 2030.

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