Rosario Central’s president Gonzalo Belloso, had initially decided to dismiss head coach Jorge Almirón, but this decision was later reversed. However, recent information indicates that Almirón has in fact been dismissed from his position as manager of Rosario Central.
- Jorge Almirón’s time at Rosario Central has been marked by both successes and criticisms.
- Under his leadership, the team finished at the top of Zona B of the Argentine Primera División.
- Despite this, a 3-0 defeat to Estudiantes de La Plata led to their Copa Argentina elimination.
Almirón’s Time at Rosario Central
Jorge Almirón’s journey with Rosario Central has been quite the rollercoaster. His strategic decisions, especially in the Torneo Apertura semifinal against River Plate, faced a lot of criticism. Despite achieving 15 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in 27 matches his conservative tactics during important matches were heavily scrutinized. The loss to Estudiantes was particularly bitter, due to the historical tensions between the clubs.
🚨Gonzalo Belloso, presidente de Central, cambió de parecer y dio marcha atrás: “No encuentro argumentos serios para echarlo a Jorge Almirón. Decidimos que vamos a continuar con el proceso”, dijo en conferencia de prensa. https://t.co/132ExqDDND
— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo)
June 04, 2026
Challenges and Criticisms
Almirón’s style often put midfield strength ahead of offensive play, which drew criticism from fans and observers alike. Despite these challenges, Rosario Central’s management led by Gonzalo Belloso, had initially decided to stick with Almirón, citing a lack of substantial reason to let him go. However the recent decision to part ways with him really highlights the complexities of football management in Argentina.
Future Prospects for Almirón
Speculation about Almirón’s next career steps keeps going. His name has been linked to Boca Juniors, a possibility that becomes pretty intriguing given the club’s recent managerial changes. However past interactions with Boca’s management, specifically with Juan Román Riquelme may present some challenges. Almirón’s current free-agent status puts him in a good position for future opportunities, should they come up.
Rosario Central’s decision to part with Jorge Almirón really highlights the complexities and challenges of football management in Argentina, where results, strategy and club politics all intertwine.
For more information on Rosario Central’s performance and Almirón’s managerial journey, check out the following:
