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León Brings Back Ignacio 'Nacho' Ambriz as Head Coach

León turns to its 2020 title‑winning coach to regain identity with only six games left before his debut against Toluca.

Overview

  • Club León announced Ambriz’s return on Monday via a themed video message (“I’ll be back”) and said he takes charge immediately.
  • He succeeds Eduardo ‘Toto’ Berizzo, who resigned after a 2-0 loss to FC Juárez that left León on 12 points from 11 rounds and outside the Play‑In places.
  • Ambriz’s first match is set for Jornada 12 against reigning champion Toluca at Estadio León, with six regular‑season fixtures to rescue the campaign.
  • Club president Jesús Martínez Murguía cast the move as a push to restore the team’s identity, while Ambriz urged patience and emphasized player commitment.
  • Contract length was not disclosed; local reports had suggested talks on a one‑year deal, and earlier broadcast chatter had linked Grupo Pachuca with Martín Anselmi during the search.