Overview
- Club president Ignacio Astore put forward Bernardi’s name and received assent from UNEN, Movimiento Rojinegro Querido, and Renovación Leprosa, who emphasized their support was for Bernardi rather than the president.
- Bernardi, previously the reserve coach and former club captain, accepted the role over alternative candidate Gabriel del Valle Medina.
- He is expected to assume duties immediately, with a first test in roughly 15 days against Unión at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa.
- Newell’s sits four points above San Martín de San Juan in the annual table with Unión, Huracán, and Racing remaining in the battle to avoid relegation.
- The decision followed more than 48 hours without a replacement for Cristian Fabbiani, with reported two-month wage arrears and protests outside Bella Vista reflecting the strained environment.