Scaloni is staying! Lionel Scaloni makes statement on his future after Messi farewell

The former world champions’ manager has put an end to speculation about following the legendary captain out of the door.

Details: Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially announced that he plans to remain in his position after Lionel Messi’s international career comes to an end.

Speaking at a press conference after the farewell match against Benin, the coach rejected suggestions that he would leave the national team alongside its longtime leader. Scaloni assured fans that, if everything goes according to plan, he will remain Argentina’s head coach and continue preparing the squad for upcoming international tournaments.

The manager also expressed his sincere gratitude to the 39-year-old captain, saying that sharing the journey and winning the biggest trophies in world football alongside Leo Messi had been an immense pleasure, a personal joy and the greatest professional pride of his career.

It is worth noting that Lionel Scaloni took charge of Argentina in 2018 and built a historic team that, together with Messi, triumphantly won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, lifted two Copa América titles and claimed the intercontinental Finalissima.

Reminder: Tears, a goal and a portrait in the sky! Lionel Messi played a spectacular farewell match for Argentina