César Farías departs Barcelona SC after mutual agreement
On July 30 2026, Barcelona Sporting Club and Venezuelan coach César Farías reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. The deal foresees no payment of the termination clause; Farías will receive only his salary for July.
The news followed a series of conflicting reports: early rumors suggested Farías had resigned, which were denied by other sources, and a later rectification confirmed that he remained in charge. Ultimately, the club confirmed his departure, citing a meeting with director of football David Álvarez at the Monumental stadium.
Farías had been appointed head coach in January 2026 and oversaw 32 matches, recording 12 wins, 8 draws and 12 losses. Under his tenure Barcelona SC was eliminated in the Copa Libertadores group stage and sat mid‑table in the Liga Pro, prompting fan unrest and calls for changes in the club’s leadership. The club has not yet announced a replacement.
Entities: Barcelona SC · Barcelona Sporting Club · César Farías · David Álvarez · Eduardo Erazo
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The termination was reached by mutual agreement between Farías and the club. (self‑declared)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A meeting between Farías and David Álvarez was held at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium on Thursday. (self‑declared)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Farías was appointed in January 2026 on a contract lasting until the end of the year. (self‑declared)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Farías will coach Barcelona SC in the upcoming match against Leones del Norte (Leones FC) before stepping down. (self‑declared)
- [● 3 SOURCES] César Farías will no longer be the head coach of Barcelona SC. (self‑declared)
- [● 2 SOURCES] No severance or contract‑termination payment will be made; Farías will receive only his salary for July. (self‑declared)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Barcelona SC will search for a new coach to lead the team for the rest of the season. (self‑declared)