Julio César Falcioni set to take charge at Atlético Tucumán | OneFootball

The Dean announced the hiring of the experienced coach, who will take charge of the team next Wednesday.

Atlético Tucumán announced the hiring of Julio César Falcioni as coach, who returns to manage in Argentine football after his last stint with Banfield in 2026.

Falcioni arrives at the Dean to replace Hugo Colace, who was dismissed from his position after the defeat against Belgrano in the 7th round of the Apertura tournament.

The first choice for Atlético's management was Omar De Felippe, who had already been with the Dean in 2021, when he managed 30 matches, achieving 10 wins, seven draws, and suffering 13 losses. Further down the list were Cristian González and Daniel Oldrá.

However, the Emperor gained strength in the last few hours, and this Saturday the contract was finalized, which will last until the end of 2016.

Falcioni will be present on Tuesday in the province of Tucumán to watch the team's presentation against Racing for the 8th round, while on Wednesday he will take charge of the team. The match against the Academy will be led by Ramiro González, the interim coach.

According to the Dean, Falcioni will be accompanied by Néstor Omar Piccoli (assistant coach), Leandro Daniel Somoza (assistant coach), and Kenshi Omar Piccoli (physical trainer). This will be the tenth club the Emperor will manage in Argentine football after Vélez, Olimpo, Banfield, Independiente, Colón, Gimnasia (LP), Boca, All Boys, and Quilmes.

If the strike in Argentine football continues and the 9th round does not take place, Falcioni's debut will be in the tenth round when Atlético Tucumán faces Aldosivi from Mar del Plata.

After seven matches, the Dean has accumulated five points and only surpasses Aldosivi (3) and Estudiantes de Río Cuarto (4) in the standings of zone B.

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