According to the journalist and panelist of Jorge Ramos & His Band, the Colombian coach would be taking the vacancy of Amarini Villatoro in the Bicolor
After the dismissal of Marvin Amarini Villatoro, the Colombian Jorge Luis Pinto Afanador would become the new Technical Director of the National Team of Guatemala heading to the 2026 World Cup, he said Josep de la Vall, During the program Jorge Ramos & His Band of ESPN.
“Jorge Luis Pinto, the Colombian coach is the chosen one. If all goes well and certain details have just been settled, Mr. Jorge Luis Pinto will be the coach of the Guatemalan National Team. He will sign a five-year contract, from then until 2026“, Expressed de la Vall during the television program.
At 68 years old, the Colombian winger has the experience of having led the Costa Rican national team during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the round of 16, as well as the Honduran team heading to Russia 2018, so knows the Central American region. with Guatemala, The goal would be to seek qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
” Jorge Luis Pinto is the chosen one ”@delvalle_ESPN about Guatemala’s next coach pic.twitter.com/CcWAIEoQ49
– Jorge Ramos and his Band (@ESPN_JorgeRamos) August 23, 2021
“Jorge Luis Pinto delivered results, left a legacy and of the five final candidates I think they end up making the best decision. Thinking long term about a project is Fedefut who must have a project. Guatemala is lagging behind, it must continue to work for the long term. In five years he will not be able to solve the problems of a nation that instead of progressing, has been taking steps backwards, this is the reality “, he added Josep de la Vall.
In his career as a coach, Jorge Luis Pinto he has also led the selection of his country and the combined United Arab Emirates. He has been in charge of Millionaires (Colombia), Alliance Lima (Peru), Deportivo Táchira (Venezuela), among other clubs.
He is a strong technician, disciplined and dedicated to the process. Fedefut received a total of 43 coaching folders for the post left by Amarini Villatoro after the failure of the World Cup qualifier and the Gold Cup with Guatemala.