South American football clubs see coaching and player exits

Leandro Gracián resigned as head coach of Quilmes Atlético Club after 18 matches, leaving the Argentine side with a record of six wins, five draws and seven losses. The club will now search for a new manager as part of a broader pattern of frequent coaching changes in the nation's second‑tier league.

In Ecuador, Liga de Quito forward José Carabalí has announced his desire to leave the club only three weeks after his signing. The player, who joined from Universitario de Perú, says he feels uncomfortable at the club, though the specific reasons remain undisclosed. Liga de Quito, which paid around $600,000 for his rights, is handling the situation privately as the transfer window remains open.

Both incidents highlight ongoing staff turnover and contractual uncertainties within South American football clubs.