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Argentine tactician Jose Pekerman confirmed the new coach of Colombia
The innovative coach will occupy the vacancy left by Leonel Alvarez in December.
Jose Pekerman transformed himself into the new coach of the Colombian national team after signing a two and a half year deal on Friday, confirmed Luis Bedoya, the president of the Colombian Football Association."Pekerman already signed, there has been an agreement. He is the new coach of the senior Colombian national team. It is an honour because of what he is and what he represents," Bedoya declared to Caracol Radio.
"He [Pekerman] believes Colombia are passing through a very good moment, they possess quality players, he thinks it is possible to pick up what has been lost. He believes it is a good moment to take over the national team," affirmed Bedoya.
Colombia seek the services of Argentine coach Jose Pekerman
The Argentine tactician could return to the international spectrum with Colombia.
The Colombian national team are still looking for a new coach to occupy the vacancy left by Leonel Alvarez when he was fired from his duties in mid-December. Colombia's first priority was Gerardo Martino, but the coach rejected the offer in favour of a return to his beloved Newell's Old Boys. Due to this, Colombia now seek the services of Jose Pekerman.
"He is an excellent coach," Luis Bedoya, the president of the Colombian Football Association, told Colombian newspaper El Tiempo. "To count with his services would be very good."
Since the dismissal of Alvarez, after a horrible start to Colombia's 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, Colombia have been after a coach with vast international experience. Pekerman fits perfectly into this category, after having coached the Argentine national team between 2004 and 2006.