Background on Vicente Sánchez and Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul, one of Mexico’s most popular football clubs, and Uruguayan manager Vicente Sánchez have mutually agreed to end their working relationship, just days after the team won the Concacaf Champions Cup for a record seventh time.
Cruz Azul’s Recent Success
The “Máquina Celeste” of Cruz Azul clinched the Concacaf Champions Cup for the seventh time on Sunday by thumping the Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in the final match.
Official Statement from Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul issued a statement confirming the end of Vicente Sánchez’s tenure as head coach of their first team:
“Today, by mutual agreement, Vicente Sánchez’s management as head coach of our first team has concluded. His work, along with the institutional technical staff, was crucial in securing the club’s seventh Concacaf Champions Cup in history.”
The statement further expressed gratitude to Sánchez for his contributions during his time at Cruz Azul and left the door open for future collaborations:
“Cruz Azul publicly thanks Vicente Sánchez for his efforts and wishes him the best in his future endeavors, keeping the doors open for any potential projects with the institution.”
Sánchez’s Tenure at Cruz Azul
Vicente Sánchez, 45, was appointed Cruz Azul’s head coach in January following the departure of Argentine Martín Anselmi. Under his guidance, the team achieved 17 wins, 8 draws, and only 2 losses across all competitions.
Next Steps for Cruz Azul
The club announced that they will soon reveal the new head coach and their technical staff, who will join the institutional sports project:
“In the coming days, we will announce the appointment of the new head coach along with their technical staff, who will be integrated into our sports project.”
Rumored New Coach
Media reports suggest that Argentine Nicolás Larcamón will be the new head coach of Cruz Azul.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Vicente Sánchez? Vicente Sánchez is a 45-year-old Uruguayan football manager who recently led Cruz Azul, one of Mexico’s most popular football clubs.
- Why did Cruz Azul and Vicente Sánchez part ways? The two parties mutually agreed to end their working relationship, following Cruz Azul’s recent Concacaf Champions League triumph.
- What was Vicente Sánchez’s record with Cruz Azul? During his tenure, Sánchez guided Cruz Azul to 17 victories, 8 draws, and only 2 losses across all competitions.
- Who is rumored to be the new head coach of Cruz Azul? Argentine Nicolás Larcamón is reportedly set to become the new head coach of Cruz Azul.
