Report: Scaloni Near New Argentina Deal Running Through 2030 World Cup
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The short version
- DSports program 'OKDobleAmarilla' reports Scaloni will continue as Argentina head coach
- Negotiations reportedly finalized Monday night, with financial details remaining
- Reported deal would be two years through the Copa América plus two more to the 2030 World Cup
- Scaloni would lead the Albiceleste into a post-Messi era
A DSports program reports that Lionel Scaloni has agreed terms to continue as Argentina head coach, with only financial details outstanding.
Lionel Scaloni is reportedly closing in on a new contract to remain head coach of Argentina's national team. The news came from 'OKDobleAmarilla,' a program on the broadcaster DSports.
According to the report, negotiations were finalized Monday night and only financial details remain to be settled. The program put the likelihood of Scaloni staying at 75 percent.
The proposed arrangement would run for two years through the Copa América, followed by an additional two years taking Scaloni to the 2030 World Cup.
If completed, the deal would see Scaloni guide Argentina through a transition period without Lionel Messi, who has long anchored the senior squad during the coach's tenure.
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Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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