ATLANTA (AP) — atlanta united has brought back Gerardo “Tata” Martino as coach and has a contract through the 2027 season.
Atlanta announced Thursday that it will rehire the man who led the team to the Major League Soccer title in 2018 and was named Coach of the Year.
“This moment is not about looking back, but looking to the future and building a new foundation while embracing the continued evolution of what it takes to compete regularly in MLS,” said team owner Arthur M. Blank.
Martino leaves Inter Miami Almost a year ago, he cited personal reasons after spending one season with the club. He won 11 trophies at club and international level in North America, South America and Europe.
Miami hired him in July 2023. It was around that time. lionel messi He made his debut with the team. He coached Messi at Barcelona and the Argentina national team before reuniting with Messi in South Florida.
Inter Miami went 26-9-12 in MLS regular season games under Martino, and also won the club’s first two trophies, the 2023 League Cup. and supporters shield They will be the best team in the 2024 MLS regular season.
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