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Godoy Cruz Names Omar Asad Head Coach as Relegation Fight Tightens

His first assignment is the derby against San Martín at El Gambarte, a fixture that will shape Godoy Cruz’s survival bid.

Overview

  • Godoy Cruz officially dismissed Walter Ribonetto after the 2–0 loss to Lanús and confirmed Omar “Turco” Asad, who began leading training on Tuesday.
  • Asad returns for a third spell with a staff of club figures including David “Mago” Ramírez, Juan Calabrese, David Fernández, Osvaldo Miranda and fitness coach Juan Escalante.
  • The team sits 28th in the annual table with 27 points, one ahead of San Martín de San Juan, and has three season-closing matches against San Martín, Atlético Tucumán and Deportivo Riestra.
  • Diario reports say Asad’s deal runs through December 2026 with a year‑end exit clause reported by César Luis Merlo.
  • The derby debut at El Gambarte is planned for the first weekend of November with date and kickoff still to be set, as fan groups fundraise for a large reception and have reached about 15% of their target.