Atlético confirm Aguirre appointment
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
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Club Atlético de Madrid have finally confirmed that Mexican Javier Aguirre will be their new coach, replacing Pepe Murcia at the Spanish side.
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After months of speculation, Club Atlético de Madrid have confirmed Mexican Javier Aguirre as their new coach.
One-season contract
Aguirre has signed a one-season contract with the capital team after leaving CA Osasuna on Friday, having led the Pamplona side to fourth place in the 2005/06 Primera División and qualification for the forthcoming UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
Pamplona glory
The 47-year-old former Mexico coach spent four seasons at Osasuna, also guiding the club to a first Copa del Rey final, which they lost 2-1 against Real Betis Balompié in 2004/05. He will succeed Pepe Murcia at Atlético, with Murcia himself having replaced Carlos Bianchi last January.
