Uruguayan Gustavo Munúa will lead the team

In the south there are busy days. Despite the break during which the players enjoy a slight vacation, the leadership does not stop. And, while evaluating some names to reinforce the squad, he has already taken the first step: he chose the successor of Julio César Falcioni, disassociated by mutual agreement after the 2-1 defeat against Independiente. This is Gustavo Munúawho has already been made official in the position.

“The Uruguayan Gustavo Munúa will be the new coach of the professional team and He will begin his duties this Wednesday when the team returns to training at the Luis Guillón Sports Complex,” the club’s statement begins.

Through its official channels, El Taladro also published the extension of the link, a detail that was unknown. “After talks with the leadership and with the new Sports Director, Cristian Lucchetti, the 46-year-old coach will assume technical direction by signing a contract until December 2025. Welcome Gustavo and the coaching staff to the Banfileña Family!”, closes the announcement.

Munúa led Tatengue in 71 games, with 23 wins, 18 draws and 30 losses. The best part of his management was qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana. The system he used the most was the 4-2-3-1, although he also opted for the 4-4-2 and even played games with a line of three in the background. In 2023 he directed Real Murcia, from the Ascenso de España.

In Uruguay he was a coach in two stages of Nacional de Montevideo and between both cycles he was a coach of the Quito League. The challenge of stepping up after Falcioni will not be easy because he will take the position of someone who was a champion with the team.

Banfield made it official that Cristian Lucchetti, the club’s former goalkeeper, will be the club’s sports director. In this Friday’s statement, the entity had warned that the hiring of the new coach was being managed and that it was expected to be announced as soon as possible. Hours later, confirmation came.