Alejandro Russo to be youth coordinator and reserve team boss | OneFootball

Colón restructures its youth divisions as part of a full revolution led by Diego Colotto. Alejandro Russo is set to be the new general coordinator and reserve team coach. This decision marks the end of Martín Minella's tenure at the club, who recently served as interim head coach of the first team.

Russo will be accompanied in his technical team by Kevin Marcogiuseppe.

Minella's departure, after stepping down as head coach in August 2025 following a series of defeats, signifies a change of direction in the management of the club's youth categories in Santa Fe.

Alejandro Russo's Career

Alejandro Marcelo Russo has extensive experience in the training and technical management of youth in Argentine football:

Training at San Lorenzo: He worked for 15 years (2000-2015) in the children's and youth divisions of the Boedo club, where he was a key figure in talent development.

Experience in Reserves: He has held coordination and technical management roles in youth categories of other significant clubs, consolidating a specialized profile in the "youth academy."

Career as a Footballer: Before his coaching career, he had a professional career as a forward, starting at Estudiantes de La Plata (1986) and playing for Argentinos Juniors, Platense, and Temperley, as well as in Guatemalan football.

His arrival aims to bring order and experience to the comprehensive youth project of the "Sabalero" for the 2025 season.

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