Hernan Crespo appointed head coach of Mexican club Atlas

Published Jul 17, 02:09 PM UTC

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Hernan Crespo, the 51-year-old former Argentine international, has been appointed as the new head coach of Mexican club Atlas, marking his first coaching role in Mexico. Crespo had been without a position since his dismissal from São Paulo in March, when the Brazilian club was leading Serie A after four rounds (now 8th). The Argentine coach previously managed Banfield and Defensa y Justicia in Argentina, and had two stints at São Paulo. His coaching achievements include winning the Copa Sudamericana with Defensa y Justicia in 2020, the São Paulo State Championship in 2021, and the Asian Champions League with Al-Ain in 2024. Crespo, who earned 64 caps and scored 35 goals for Argentina, played for several Italian clubs including Parma, Inter Milan, and AC Milan before retiring in 2012.

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Hernán Crespo has embarked on a new chapter in the Americas, signing with Mexican club Atlas this Friday. The Argentine coach, who previously managed Banfield and Defensa y Justicia in Argentina, as well as two stints at São Paulo in Brazil, had been without a position since his dismissal from São Paulo in March.

At the time of his departure, São Paulo were leading the Brazilian Série A after four rounds. The club now sits in 8th place after eighteen rounds.

Coaching Career Highlights

Crespo (51), a former Argentine international with 64 caps and 35 goals, played for several Italian clubs including Parma, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. He began his coaching career after retiring from playing in 2012.

His notable achievements as a coach include:

Copa Sudamericana (equivalent to the Europa League) winner with Defensa y Justicia in 2020
São Paulo State Championship winner in 2021
Asian Champions League winner with Emirati club Al-Ain in 2024

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Original headline: Quatre mois après son éviction au Brésil, Hernan Crespo nommé sur le banc de l'Atlas au Mexique

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