Diego Martínez tipped for Huracán return: latest updates and next steps | OneFootball

The departure of Frank Darío Kudelka immediately set the phone ringing in Parque Patricios, and Huracán already has a name in mind to take over: Diego Martínez. The club wants the return of the coach who saved them from relegation and led them to the top of their zone, and although there are no open negotiations yet, there has been an initial approach to resolve old tensions and leave the door slightly open for his return.

The initial contact was crucial. Club officials and Martínez had a dialogue to smooth over rough patches following the traumatic end of his first tenure. The conversation was positive, and both parties showed willingness to move forward, although they decided to resume talks this week. The next move could happen in the coming hours, depending on how communications continue.

Martínez stopped coaching the team in December 2023 amid significant internal turmoil. After being eliminated on penalties by Platense in the quarter-finals of the Copa de la Liga, the coach resigned after acknowledging two calls from Boca and seeking to be free to negotiate with the club from La Ribera. This decision caused discontent in the Parque Patricios club, which understood that their coach preferred to prioritize the external offer and reflected this in a statement that subtly expressed their stance: “The coach informed us of his decision not to continue in light of the proposal he received from another club.” At that time, the management led by President David Garzón was furious and charged Martínez 175 million pesos for his departure as a termination fee, which allowed him to sign with La Ribera.

The abrupt departure surprised the management, especially since a week earlier Martínez had been firm about his continuity and commitment to the project. He had declared that his energy was focused on achieving the second sporting objective and that the contract valid until June 2024 fully tied him to the club. Even the manager, Daniel Vega, had assured that they could not imagine any scenario other than his staying. He managed the team for 23 matches, with 12 victories, three draws, and eight losses.

That outcome left wounds that Huracán and the coach are now trying to heal to consider a possible return. The club sees him as the ideal candidate to reorganize the sports project, while Martínez is listening, though still without formal negotiations. The coming hours will be crucial to determine whether the reunion is solidified or if the talks remain just an initial approach.

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