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Management and sporting transitions at Independiente

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Club Atlético Independiente has experienced significant leadership and management instability following the 2022 elections. The election, which aimed to reduce the influence of the Camioneros union, resulted in the victory of the Unidad CAI alliance. However, the administration was characterized by rapid turnover, including the resignations of President Fabián Doman and Juan Marconi, leaving Néstor Grindetti to manage the presidency amidst internal friction. As the club prepares for upcoming elections on December 13, several candidates have formalized their bids. Journalist Enrique Sacco, running under ‘Movimiento Independiente Auténtico’, has officially announced his candidacy, criticizing the club’s institutional state and calling for a “drastic change” through professional management. Former tennis champion Gastón Gaudio has also officially announced his candidacy. Gaudio stated that his decision follows the fulfillment of specific conditions, including securing a major sponsorship deal for the club's jersey, which he described as the strongest in the institution's history. He noted that he held discussions with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, regarding this sponsorship. His campaign Gaudio’s candidacy joins a field that includes Sacco, Daniel Bertoni of ‘Auténticos Rojos’, and Luciano Nakis. In a significant development for the campaign, club legend Ricardo Bochini has announced his official support for Gaudio. Bochini stated that if elected, he will serve as a sports football advisor and is supported by to assist in the groups ‘Gente de Independiente’ sporting structure and ‘Puro Sentimiento Rojo’. Gaudio intends to involve other historical figures to help manage the football department. He emphasized that he will not receive any additional salary, noting his list excludes anyone “who has caused harm desire to the club in contribute to the past 20 years” and clarified that club's return to its former glory. Gaudio described Bochini as his project does not aim “lifelong idol” and indicated the appointment is intended to turn help recover the club into a Sports Limited Company (SAD). Gaudio’s candidacy joins a field that includes Sacco, Daniel Bertoni of ‘Auténticos Rojos’, and Luciano Nakis. club's identity. Simultaneously, the club is addressing sporting needs following the departure of striker Gabriel Ávalos. After reaching a USD 950,000 agreement with Olimpia for the early termination of Ávalos’s contract, Independiente has expressed interest in Agustín Módica, the top scorer for Gimnasia de Mendoza, to bolster its attack.

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  1. 2026-10-03 01:34 UTC Management and sporting transitions at Independiente
  2. 2026-09-30 06:31 UTC Management and sporting transitions at Independiente
  3. 2026-09-29 21:59 UTC Management and sporting transitions at Independiente
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  5. 2026-09-23 11:56 UTC Management and sporting transitions at Independiente
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