After being told by numerous people in the Spanish-language press that Matias Almeyda was mere hours from being named Chile National Team manager about two weeks ago, came definitive word on Wednesday that he will not, as Uruguayan manager Martin Lasarte has been hired by the ANFP.
¡Bienvenido, Profe!
u26bdufe0f Martín Lasarte es el nuevo Director Técnico de #LaRoja
https://t.co/uDyr6TGiUN pic.twitter.com/0BFAjBWctj— Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) February 10, 2021The news therefore ends the speculation that Almeyda was making a quick exit from the San Jose Earthquakes ahead of his third season at the helm of the MLS club.