The Vélez Sarsfield club has made a formal offer to head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and the negotiation has sparked optimism on both sides. The former Boca Juniors coach and his brother Gustavo, who accompanies him as an assistant, see potential for reaching an agreement in the coming days, as the differences between the parties do not seem significant.
After receiving a call from the Liniers team last Monday, following his time with the Paraguay National Team, Guillermo Barros Schelotto expressed interest in returning to coach an Argentine team. In a face-to-face meeting on Tuesday, he showed interest in the Vélez squad, which retains much of its championship team and seeks to develop young players, despite some injuries.
The possibility of participating in the Copa Libertadores has been a key factor in Barros Schelotto's decision, as it will allow him to return to Argentine football by competing in a high-level international tournament. Additionally, Vélez still maintains its chances in the 2025 Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League and in the Copa Argentina.
Although the amount of the financial offer has not been disclosed, it is rumored that the contract would be for two years, according to reports from specialized media. With recent experience in Paraguay where he managed 17 matches, Barros Schelotto seeks to resume his successful career, which includes winning the 2012 Copa Sudamericana with Lanús and the local tournament championship with Boca Juniors in 2017 and 2018.
Following the departure of Sebastián Domínguez, Vélez Sarsfield has made positive progress in negotiations with Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and it is expected that the agreement will be finalized in the coming days.
