Rosario Central surprised by releasing Ariel Holan, the coach who led them to the Argentine league title. The decision was mutual due to sporting discrepancies. Now, Holan emerges as a candidate to coach Universidad de Chile after Gustavo Álvarez's departure.
Ariel Holan is no longer the coach of Rosario Central, the club he has led for some time and with which he achieved a peculiar league championship title by securing the highest points in the Argentine football annual table. The departure was announced unexpectedly, as there were no prior signs and everything pointed to a contract renewal, which was set to expire at year's end.
According to the club's official statement, both parties decided by mutual agreement and on good terms to end the relationship. 'Profe, thanks for the title, your name is now part of Central's history. The club's doors remain open forever,' the team stated in an emotional tone. The split is attributed to disagreements over sporting decisions for the upcoming season, which includes the Copa Libertadores challenge. Holan sought a deep squad restructuring, involving the exit of several key players, a proposal rejected by the leadership under Gonzalo Belloso, according to TyC Sports.
In response, candidates to replace Holan are emerging, including Juan Antonio Pizzi, Eduardo Coudet, and Ramón Díaz. In Chile, the news sparks interest at Universidad de Chile, which must find a new coach after Gustavo Álvarez announced he will not continue. Holan had previously been considered by the blues before signing with Universidad Católica, where he coached successfully, and during his presentation there, he acknowledged the prior approach.
