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Vicente Sánchez Explains Cruz Azul Exit After Concacaf Title

In a new interview, the Uruguayan coach says he respected the club president’s decision to replace him.

Overview

  • He denied ever seeking guarantees to coach the Concacaf final, saying he worked one day at a time and asked for nothing.
  • He described a difficult personal toll, citing attacks on his character and the speed with which internal information reached the media.
  • Promoted from the U23s after Martín Anselmi left for Porto, he led Cruz Azul to the Concacaf crown over Vancouver during a brief interim spell.
  • Despite the trophy and strong results reported as 18 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses in 28 matches, the club chose not to retain him and hired Nicolás Larcamón for Apertura 2025.
  • He said he has fielded approaches from clubs in Mexico and Uruguay, though he has not finalized an agreement.