What happened: Talleres de Córdoba announced the signing of Jorge Sampaoli on an 18-month contract through December 2027. The former Argentina national team manager replaces Carlos Tevez, who departed after the club's elimination in the Torneo Apertura Round of 16.
Why it matters: The appointment marks Sampaoli's first time coaching in the Argentine Primera División, signaling a significant financial and competitive investment by the club. Leadership under president Andrés Fassi chose Sampaoli to stabilize the squad and pursue continental qualification following the recent exit of Carlos Tevez.
By the numbers: Sampaoli inherits a squad looking to rebound from a Round of 16 exit in the Torneo Apertura. The 18-month agreement reportedly makes him the highest-paid manager in Talleres history. His previous club stint in South America was with Atlético Mineiro in Brazil.
What to watch: Sampaoli and his coaching staff will begin work immediately, with preseason training scheduled to start on Thursday, June 11.