Latin American soccer would receive news this weekend that generates expectations: Gustavo Lema would arrive as the new technical director of Audax Italianoteam of the First Division of Chile.
The information was advanced by the journalist specializing in transfers Cesar Luis Merlowho detailed that the Argentine strategist signed a contract until December 2026 and will assume duties immediately, debuting against Everton de Viña del Mar the next Friday, November 27.
The arrival of the former coach Cougars It would occur at a key moment for the club, which seeks to consolidate its position in the table and secure a place in international tournaments.
Although he Audax Italian is not going through a deep crisis, the irregularity in the last matches and the recent departure of Juan José Ribera They have forced the board to make quick decisions. The signing of Motto It would represent a resounding change of direction with the intention of stabilizing the team and giving it a new competitive air.
He chilean club It is currently in the upper-middle part of the classification, occupying the seventh position in the table and with real possibilities of staying in the zone of South American Cup.
However, pressure from rivals such as Colo Colo and Huachipatoadded to the need to ensure immediate results, force the leadership to bet on a young profile. Mottowho worked for years as an assistant Antonio Mohamedarrives with the mission of imprinting discipline and tactical freshness.
According to the report, Motto He would officially take office on the Monday after the announcement and will have as his first test the duel against the Everton de Viña. The bet is clear: consolidate the team in the final stretch of the tournament and build a stable project for the future.
It is important to note that this would be only the second club that Motto leads as head coach. His previous experience was with University Cougars in the Liga MXwhere he was in charge of 54 games, with a balance of 23 wins, 13 draws and 18 losses.
He arrived on the university bench after the departure of Antonio Mohamedwith whom he had worked as an assistant. However, its cycle ended in February 2025after a wave of criticism and negative comments for his tactical decisions in important matches that cost the team points. auriazules.
Although his passage through Cougars It was discreet and quite criticized, it allowed him to gain experience in a highly competitive league. Now, in Chilihe would get the opportunity to relaunch his career and show that he can establish himself as a top technician in South America.
In this sense, the challenge would be clear: keep the club in an area of direct competition and build a solid project until 2026. If you achieve positive results, Motto He could establish himself as a respected coach in the region and acquire new opportunities in other teams. His arrival would represent both a challenge and personal revenge, at a key moment in his career.
