An urgent news shakes the world of National Athletic. On Tuesday, August 27, the club issued a statement through its social networks announcing the departure of Pablo Repetto as its technical director.
Repetto directing Nacional in a match at the Atanasio Girardot. | Photo: Colprensa
“We inform you that as of today, Technical Director Pablo Repetto and his coaching staff are no longer part of our club”the ‘green team of Antioquia’ began by stating.
They added: “We would like to express our enormous gratitude for the dedication, commitment and passion that you have shown throughout your time with us. Their effort and dedication have been key to facing each challenge, demonstrating their love for football and respect for this institution.”
Finally they closed by wishing them the best of success and adding “keep the ball rolling.”
Press release from Nacional announcing the departure of Pablo Repetto. | Photo: Atlético Nacional Press.
Although Nacional has not confirmed who will take charge of the professional team in the next few hours, journalist Pilas Velásquez said on her X account, formerly Twitter, that “The new coach is almost ready and would be a foreigner.”
The last match led by Repetto at Nacional was on August 10, valid for the fifth date of the BetPlay League 2024-ll, at home against Patriots. That day, in ‘El Atanasio’, ‘Los Verdolagas’ won 3-1 over the team from Boyacá.
The Uruguayan arrived in March to replace Jhon Bodmer, who had resigned days before. Since then, until now, He managed 17 matches, accumulating a performance of 54.9% which translates into eight wins, four draws and five losses.
Nacional was left without a coach in the first half of the championship. | Photo: Daniel Ocampo / Colprensa
Leaves Atlético Nacional in third place in the standings with 13 points out of 21 possible (seven games) obtained between four victories, one draw and two defeats.
It is expected that in the next few hours ‘the king of cups’ will make his new coach official, taking into account that will have to play against Jaguares, away, next Saturday, August 31.
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