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Junior de Barranquilla nears agreement with new manager for 2027
Junior de Barranquilla is reportedly close to finalizing a new head coach for its 2027 project. While initial reports suggested Gustavo Costas, the current Cerro Porteño manager, was a leading candidate due to his previous success with Independiente Santa Fe, journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez has stated that the club has moved in a different direction.
Reports indicate the chosen manager is a foreigner currently without a club who possesses prior experience in Colombian football. While no official announcement has been made, indications point toward Uruguayan coach Jorge Bava. Bava, who is currently unattached following his tenure at Nacional in Uruguay, previously led Independiente Santa Fe to a league title in 2025.
The new appointment aims to restructure the team for the 2027 season, with a primary focus on competing in the Copa Libertadores.
Entities
Cerro Porteño · Gustavo Costas · Independiente Santa Fe · Jorge Bava · Junior de Barranquilla
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Junior de Barranquilla is planning its sporting project for the 2027 season. diarioparaguayo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gustavo Costas was considered a candidate for the Junior de Barranquilla managerial position. diarioparaguayo.com · www.popular.com.py
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The selected manager is a foreigner currently without a team with experience in Colombian football.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jorge Bava led Independiente Santa Fe to the Liga BetPlay 2025-I title.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jorge Bava is a potential candidate for the Junior de Barranquilla coaching role.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gustavo Costas has a contract with Cerro Porteño until the end of December 2026. www.popular.com.py
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carlos Antonio Vélez stated that Junior de Barranquilla has decided on a new coach and ruled out Gustavo Costas.