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Liga de Quito coaching transition

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In July 2026 Liga de Quito confirmed the appointment of Argentine Gustavo Álvarez as head coach, signing a ~~two‑year contract.~~ contract that runs until 31 December 2027. Álvarez, 53, replaces ~~former coach~~ Brazilian Tiago Nunes after a run of unsatisfactory results. The club highlighted his résumé, which includes the 2023 Chilean Primera División title with Huachipato, the 2024 Copa Chile and 2025 Supercopa with Universidad de Chile, and a Primera B Nacional championship with Aldosivi, as well as experience in Argentina, Peru and a brief stint at San Lorenzo earlier in 2026. ~~Álvarez’s arrival comes as~~ Álvarez arrives with assistants Óscar Limia and Marcelo Figueroa. Because he was appointed late, Patricio Hurtado will oversee the immediate Liga ~~de Quito prepares for a~~ Pro match against Barcelona SC on 26 July 2026, after which Álvarez will take charge of the club’s league and Copa Libertadores campaigns, including a round‑of‑16 tie against Brazil’s ~~Mirassol and a domestic clash with Barcelona SC.~~ Mirassol. Fans greeted him with messages referencing the university heritage of the club, while some Chilean supporters noted a perceived jab in the introductory statement. The hiring reflects the club’s effort to boost its domestic league performance and regain competitiveness in continental competitions.

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