The renowned Colombian coach Leonel Álvarez will be the new coach of Club Sport Emelec, as confirmed by the Ecuadorian press this Sunday, June 16. After negotiations that began a few days ago, both parties reached a satisfactory agreement on the economic aspect, and it is expected that the officialization of their arrival will occur in the next few hours. Álvarez will take over after the departure of fellow Colombian Hernán Torres, who left the Emelec bench a few days ago.
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The news comes a few days after Deportivo Pereira will announce the termination of Álvarez’s contract. The club issued an official statement on Thursday, June 13, surprising fans and the general public. “From Deportivo Pereira FCSA we inform the general public, fans and media that, by mutual agreement between Deportivo Pereira FCSA and the Technical Director Leonel de Jesús Álvarez Zuleta, his contract is terminated,” the statement read. . The decision was made by consensus between both parties.
The departure of Leonel Álvarez from Deportivo Pereira has left many questions among fans, especially considering the remarkable performance of the team under his leadership. During his short period of six months at the helm of Pereira, Álvarez directed 25 games in the Betplay League, obtaining 12 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses. These remarkable results made his departure even more surprising.
Despite the breakup with Pereira, Álvarez’s arrival at Emelec has been received with optimism by the fans of the Ecuadorian team. On social networks, many followers have expressed their hope that the Colombian’s experience and career will propel the team towards better results this season. Emelec, known as “El Bombillo”, is one of the most important clubs in Ecuador and has a rich history in South American football. Álvarez’s arrival is perceived as a strategic move to revitalize the team’s performance.
The context of Hernán Torres’ departure from Emelec adds another layer of interest to Álvarez’s hiring. Torres left and ended up arriving at Deportivo Cali.
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The expectation is high, and so is the challenge. Emelec hopes that Álvarez can quickly implement his playing style and take advantage of the squad’s talent to reverse the team’s current situation. The fans are confident that their new coach will be able to take them back to the top of the championship.
