What seemed to be the great dream of the entire country coming true is apparently going to have to stay that way. Manuel Pellegrini was getting closer to joining the Chilean team, but things took a radical turn in the last few hours.
The Engineer has been playing mystery in recent months by not having yet renewed his contract with Real Betis. This situation established him as the ANFP‘s main card for the Red bench, although now that has been ruled out.
And this Friday night the decision that the coach made regarding his chances of leading the national team was known. This is not at all what they expected in Quilín, although it opens a door for the future.
Manuel Pellegrini moves away from Chile, but…
Manuel Pellegrini has decided not to accept the offer that the Chilean team planned to make him. The Engineer chose to anticipate the ANFP’s move and took a radical position.
Manuel Pellegrini is close to renewing with Betis and Chile loses its main candidate. Photo: Getty Images.
It was the ESPN journalist, Pablo Ramos, who through his X account (former Twitter) revealed that everything fell apart. “Manuel Pellegrini’s option to the Chilean team is removed“He began pointing out.
As detailed by the reporter, Manuel Pellegrini asked the ANFP for patience to reach an agreement, although not with this leadership. “The coach is very close to renewing with Betis until June 2028 and asked the Federation to wait for him until the next Copa América“.
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In fact, this did not go down well in Quilín’s offices, where they decided to freeze everything with the strategist. “Conversations with the Engineer stopped“The journalist remarked.
The deadline requested by the coach would leave him with time to take over the bench of our country while his season in Spain ends. This complicates the entire scenario that existed until now and Nicolás Córdova could take over, depending on how he does on the European tour this week.
Manuel Pellegrini for now will continue to leave it as a dream to be able to see him with the Chilean diver. The Engineer is betting on arriving in our country but forcing a long interim period or praying that whoever arrives does not have good results.
What are Manuel Pellegrini’s numbers at Betis?
Manuel Pellegrini slams the door on Chile and will stay at Betis, where until now he has managed a total of 273 official matches. In them they have achieved 129 wins, 71 draws and 73 defeats, in addition to winning the Copa del Rey.
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When and at what time does Chile play?
With Manuel Pellegrini ruled out at least until 2028, Chile will have to focus on supporting the Nicolás Córdova process. La Roja returns to the field this Saturday, November 15 from 12:00 p.m. when they visit Russia in a friendly in Europe.