According to several reports, Domènec Torrent is on the verge of becoming the new manager of Chivas del Guadalajara. Following two virtual meetings between Torrent and Chivas’ Javier Mier, it seems only the final signature is needed to seal the deal, potentially by the end of the week. Unofficial sources suggest Chivas’ executives were thoroughly impressed with Torrent, seeing him as the ideal candidate to restructure the team following the tumultuous tenures of Óscar García Junyent and Gerardo Espinoza.
The reported agreement also includes plans to bolster the team’s roster, with Torrent and Chivas agreeing on the need to acquire specific players to fit the new coaching staff’s vision. Torrent is reportedly open to traveling to Mexico this weekend to finalize the few remaining details, primarily focusing on securing a two-year contract to establish a long-term, successful project.
Chivas’ preseason begins May 18th, and the club aims to introduce Torrent by then. This decision reportedly led them to pass over Pachuca’s Guillermo Almada. A key aspect of the potential contract is Torrent’s willingness to develop Chivas’ youth players, including promising talents like Tala Rangel, Tiba Sepúlveda, and Hugo Camberos, signaling a significant investment in the club’s future.
The contract will also reportedly include a carefully worded termination clause, aiming to avoid a repeat of the situation with Fernando Gago, who left Chivas for Boca Juniors, a move deemed disrespectful by many despite being legally permissible. Chivas’ management now seeks to avoid surprises by ensuring the contract is comprehensive and beneficial to both parties. Torrent’s experience in Liga MX with Atlético San Luis, where he demonstrated his abilities despite mixed results, provides a familiarity with the Mexican football landscape and a potential advantage.
This news follows recent reports of Chivas’ continued pursuit of Richard Ledezma and the club securing Amaury Vergara’s ownership. The upcoming weeks promise exciting developments for Chivas fans as they await the official announcement and the start of a new era under the potential leadership of Domènec Torrent.
