Rosario Central has appointed Jorge Almirón as its new head coach, following Ariel Holan's recent departure after leading the club to the Copa de Liga title. Almirón's hiring aims to maintain competitiveness ahead of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
Following Ariel Holan's exit—announced earlier this week amid disagreements on squad planning despite his success in securing the Copa de Liga via the Tabla Anual—Rosario Central has moved quickly to appoint Jorge Almirón as successor. The club confirmed the decision via social media after evaluating candidates.
Almirón returns to Argentina after coaching Colo-Colo in Chile, where he won the league, Supercopa, and reached the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals across 83 matches, departing due to poor form. His resume includes successful stints at Lanús, Defensa y Justicia, Independiente, and a Copa Libertadores final with Boca Juniors.
Known for his intense, attacking style, Almirón is tasked with positioning Rosario Central as a contender in all competitions. The new staff will focus on preseason preparations to strengthen the squad for continental challenges.
