The former Villarreal coach agreed to be interested in leading the Coapa team for this Guard1anes 2021, however, there are no contacts yet
MEXICO – America is still looking for its next technical director after the departure of Miguel Herrera, and this Monday, from Spain, the option of Javier Calleja to take the reins of the azulcrema picture for Guard1anes 2021.
The Villarreal coach spoke via text message with ESPN and said he was very excited about the possibility of taking the helm of the American team.
“For me it would be a pride, I understand that my representative has had contact with them (with America), I wish it could be given. For me, going to Mexico would be very exciting and a big challenge. “Calleja told ESPN.
The strategist is currently in Spain waiting for something new to re-direct. However, the agents of the Spanish strategist assured ESPN that so far there is no formal offer from the America to have the services of the ex-coach of the yellow submarine, but they are attracted by the option of coming to Mexico.
In the same vein, ESPN consulted sources inside the Club America, Those who did not deny interest in Javier Callejso they consider him an interesting coach, but stressed that there are other options that continue to probe in Mexico, Europe and South America waiting to close a new coach as soon as possible
One of the situations he plays in favor of Javier Calleja is his relationship with the director of basic forces of the America, Also the Spanish Raul Herrera. Both coaches worked in Villarreal and it is a relationship that could explode for good in the nest of Coapa, in addition to the last tournaments, the Eagles have worked hard hand in hand with elements that belonged to the yellow submarine like Roger Martínez, Santiago Caseres, Leo Suárez and Raúl Herrera himself.
For now, the only concrete thing until this Monday at 18:00 is that America will return to work on Tuesday, December 29 for the Covid tests and work under the command of Gilberto Adame, who will be in charge of the equipment until a permanent technical director is appointed.