Football news - Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli to coach Santos in 2019

ByReuters

Updated 13/12/2018 at 17:54 GMT

Former Chile and Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli will return to club management at Santos next year, the Brazilian team said on Thursday.

Jorge Sampaoli coach of Argentina looks on during the official press conference ahead of the match against Nigeria at Zenit Arena onJune 25, 2018

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"Santos FC and Jorge Sampaoli have a signed an agreement for the Argentine to train the team in 2019," the club said in a short statement, adding that some details were yet to be finalised.

The deal marks a return to the dugout for Sampaoli, whose last job was as Argentina coach.

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The 58-year-old left the position after a disappointing 2018 World Cup in which Argentina won just one game and were knocked out in the second round.

Sampaoli's biggest coaching achievement was leading Chile to their first ever Copa America title in 2015. He has also worked at clubs in Peru, Ecuador, Chile and Spain, where he coached Sevilla.

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