Atlanta United finalizing deal to rehire Tata Martino
Atlanta United are set to reappoint Gerardo “Tata” Martino as their new head coach, in accordance with a report from The Athletic. The transfer would mark a surprising return for the Argentine supervisor, who led the membership to its first and solely MLS Cup title in 2018.
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Sources informed The Athletic that Martino is the main candidate and is anticipated to finalize an settlement with the membership within the coming days.
Whereas the deal has not but been formally introduced, a number of shops have confirmed that discussions between Martino and Atlanta’s entrance workplace are in superior levels.
Martino served as Atlanta United’s inaugural head coach from 2016 to 2018, serving to set up the membership as one in every of Main League Soccer’s most formidable groups.
Beneath his management, Atlanta captured the 2018 MLS Cup, completed second within the Supporters’ Protect standings, and set league attendance information.
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Since departing Atlanta, Martino has gone on to handle the Mexico nationwide group and most just lately Inter Miami CF, the place he reunited with Lionel Messi in 2023.
Atlanta United are coming off one of the vital disappointing seasons in franchise historical past, lacking the MLS Cup Playoffs after simply 5 wins in 34 matches, finally parting methods with head coach Ronny Deila.
The official announcement may come as early as this week, pending ultimate contract particulars.
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