Scaloni says he is ready to extend his contract with Argentina
Lionel Scaloni announced at a press conference on Tuesday, September 29, that he had made a decision about his future as Argentina manager, citing 'goodwill on both sides' with the federation.
} Lionel Scaloni announced at a press conference on Tuesday, September 29, that he had made up his mind about his future in charge of the Argentina national team. The head coach discussed his contract renewal and his meeting with Claudio Tapia, according to TuttoMercatoWeb and the ANSA news agency. He also expressed his willingness to open discussions with the federation president, ANSA reports.
A decision made
When asked about his future, Scaloni revealed that he had decided on his extension, TuttoMercatoWeb indicates. He specified that he had met with Claudio Tapia to discuss the matter, according to the same source. The coach stated that there was a "disposition de ambas as partes", meaning goodwill on both sides, according to the Brazilian website Metrópoles. This statement is also picked up by the Terra portal.
A meeting before the friendly
These announcements come on the eve of Argentina's first friendly match, scheduled for Wednesday in Cordoba, as reported by TuttoMercatoWeb. Scaloni spoke at a press conference before the final training session, according to the same source. He also mentioned the post-World Cup period in his remarks, according to TuttoMercatoWeb, suggesting that his future could be linked to this tournament. The ANSA agency also mentions the renewal and the rebuilding of the national team in its headline.
