The former Villarreal coach agreed to be interested in leading the Coapa team for this Guard1anes 2021 but contacts are still out
MEXICO – America is still looking for his next technical director after the departure of Miguel Herrera, and next Monday from Spain the option of Javier Calleja to take over the reins from the azulcrema team for the next Guard1anes 2021.
The former Villarreal engineer spoke to ESPN via text message and assured that he is very excited about the opportunity to take the helm of the US team.
“For me it would be a pride, I understand that my rep has been in contact with them (with America), I wish it could be given. For me, going to Mexico would be very exciting and a big challenge, ”Calleja briefly told ESPN.
The strategist is currently waiting in Spain for something new to lead again. However, the agents of the Spanish strategist assured ESPN that there was no formal offer from the America to have the services of the former yellow submarine carriage, but they are attracted by the opportunity to get to Mexico.
Similarly, ESPN consulted sources within the America club, who are interested in Javier CallejThey consider him an interesting coach, but stressed that there are other options that they will continue to explore in Mexico, Europe and South America, pending a new coach closing as soon as possible.
One of the situations that plays in Javier Calleja’s favor is his relationship with the director of the basic forces America, the also Spanish Raúl Herrera. Both coaches worked in Villarreal and it’s a relationship that can be exploited forever in the Coapa nest, in addition to the fact that in recent tournaments the Eagles have worked closely with elements that belonged to the yellow submarine such as Roger Martínez, Santiago Cáseres, Leo Suárez and Raúl Herrera himself.
For now, the only concrete thing until next Monday at 6 p.m. is that America will return to work for the Covid tests on Tuesday, December 29, and will work under Gilberto Adame, who will be in charge of the team while he is not. is. appoint a permanent technical director.