Overview
- In a Claro Sports interview published Dec. 25, Paunovic said he later regretted stepping down after 13 months in charge.
- He explained his family lived in Chicago, he flew on most days off, and he shed about 12 kilograms under the job’s strain.
- He added that once he informed Chivas of his decision there was no way to reverse it, noting concerns about not being fit to start a third tournament.
- Paunovic’s spell included a run to the Clausura 2023 final, followed by a quarterfinal exit the next tournament before his December 2023 departure.
- Since leaving, he briefly coached Tigres, led Real Oviedo to promotion before being dismissed, and now manages Serbia, which failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.