Esteban Solari appointed new head coach of Mexican club Pumas

Argentine coach Esteban Solari has been officially presented as the new head coach of Mexican club Pumas, marking a return to a team where he previously excelled as a player. Solari, 46, takes the helm of the team that recently finished as runner-up in the Clausura tournament, just a week before the Apertura season begins.

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I am very happy to be back in what I consider my home.

Solari expressed his happiness at returning to what he considers his home, stating, "I am very happy to be back in what I consider my home." He highlighted the strong identity of Pumas, noting that it "represents the best values of Mexicans." The coach aims to translate the club's aspirations into reality, promising, "I will give my life to be able to achieve the dream we have."

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The identity of Pumas is very strong, it represents the best values of Mexicans.

His debut as Pumas' manager is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, against Pachuca. Notably, Pachuca is the club Solari coached during the previous season, and it was Pumas who eliminated them from contention. This sets up an intriguing opening match for the new Pumas coach.

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I will give my life to be able to achieve the dream we have.

Solari, part of a notable footballing dynasty, hopes to achieve similar success from the sidelines as he did on the field. During his tenure as a player for Pumas between 2007 and 2008, he scored 25 goals in 40 appearances. Reflecting on his return, he said, "We are starting the journey where we left off," and observed a strong willingness among the players to quickly grasp his tactical ideas.

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We are starting the journey where we left off.