Opinions on Gabriel Milito's potential Boca juniors leadership, discussed by Bochini and President Grindetti.
In the recent whirlwind, the talk about Gabriel Milito potentially joining Boca Juniors as their coach has stirred up a storm within the loyal fans of Independiente. The former defender and adored icon of the Red is often seen as a fanatic of the club. Some question whether he might turn down the chance to coach Xeneize, considering the potential impact it might have on his later presidential aspirations at the Avellaneda institution.
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"If Gabriel Milito heads to Boca as a coach, I'd view it as a professional move. I also don't believe that'd bar him from becoming president of Independiente at some point. As a coach, he's shown great talent and could guide any institution. I don't know him personally," Grindetti commented in an interview on La Red.
Meanwhile, another respected voice from Independiente's world, like Ricardo Bochini, the Red legend, also addressed this highly discussed possibility. "I'd have no problem with Milito coaching Boca because it's a massive football club, not just in Argentina but across South America and the world. I think he can coach it because one thing doesn't affect the other," he asserted.
"He can coach Boca and the fans would still vote for him equally. Milito, for the Independiente fans who'd vote for him, would be the same person who'd always put the club first throughout his career. It's someone who's coming to Independiente to restore it to its former glory as he saw it in his entire childhood as a fan and later as a player," Bochini concluded in a discussion with Radio La Red.
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Grindetti also provided reassurance about the debts of Ecuadorian Jhony Quiñón and Alexis Canelo: "This will be cleared up for the transfer book. These are remnants of the debts from the past. With our current income, we're resolving these debts. Today, Independiente is solvent," he stated.
Regarding the transfer market, Grindetti expressed: "Honestly, we haven't discussed incorporations with the coach. He always tells me, 'Let's take it game by game.' No official or unofficial calls have come in about sales or purchases. We'll assess according to what the coach says, what the players say, the club's financial needs, and if anyone leaves, how to replace them."
"Vaccari deserves credit for the team and the Directing Commission's ability to negotiate as well. We have a strong, tight-knit base. Two years ago, we were fighting against relegation, with many inhibitions. Now, the situation is dramatically different," he added.
He then emphasized: "Independiente had 97,000 members and now boasts over 170,000. Remember the team bus was silent a year and a half ago and dark—it wasn't like a family. Now, I see the players united behind a shared dream, which is emblematic of the moment Independiente is experiencing."
The team coached by Julio Vaccari has qualified for the Round of 16 in the Apertura Tournament and will meet Independiente Rivadavia at the Libertadores de América Ricardo Enrique Bochini stadium. In regards to this, the official, amidst reports that additional fees might be charged for spectators attending the match, declared: "No additional fees will be charged for the match against Independiente Rivadavia."
Lastly, he discussed the ongoing stadium expansion project: "The stadium expansion project is set in motion. Playing every 48 hours consumes our attention. We have to see how we progress in stages. It will be completed, but we're not in a position to make a decision yet."
Lastly, he addressed Esequiel Barco's claim regarding the money he missed out on for the club when transferred to the MLS, which was meant for synthetic pitch construction: "We have a responsibility to fulfill an agreement for the synthetic pitches, and a contract is being followed."
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- Gabriel Milito could potentially join Boca Juniors as their coach, which might not affect his future presidential aspirations at Independiente, according to Néstor Grindette, Independiente's president.
- Fans might show equal support for Milito, regardless of him coaching Boca Juniors, as suggested by Independiente legend, Ricardo Bochini.
- Salaries have been addressed by Grindette, who assured that the debts from the past, specifically those of Ecuadorian Jhony Quiñón and Alexis Canelo, are being resolved with the current income.
- The team qualified for the Round of 16 in the Apertura Tournament and will meet Independiente Rivadavia, with no additional fees to be charged for spectators attending the match.
- The ongoing stadium expansion project is set in motion, although a decision on its progression hasn't been made yet. Furthermore, there are ongoing discussions regarding Esequiel Barco's missed compensation for the club.
