Historic Inter Miami coach Diego Alonso has just now landed a new role with a top European club having been out of management since last year.
The 49-year-old made history in 2019 after being appointed Inter Miami’s first-ever head coach, a position Alonso only held for 13 months after a turbulent first year with the Herons highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
With Inter Miami since moving on to Phil Neville and now Tata Martino in the Lionel Messi era of the club, Alonso landed roles with Uruguay, managing the South American nation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as Sevilla, where the former Monterrey boss lasted just nine games with the La Liga giants.
However, Alonso has now found himself back in management with a European club.
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Alonso named new manager of Greek giants Panathinaikos
As per their official Instagram account, Greek giants Panathinaikos have today announced Alonso as their new manager, with the 49-year-old coach taking on only his second job ever in European soccer.
With Olympiakos recently becoming the first Greek side to win a European trophy in the form of the UEFA Europan Conference League, Panathinaikos will hope to soon follow their rivals in clinching continental success under Alonso.
Indeed, next season will see Panathinaikos compete in the reformed UEFA Europa League, a competition Alonso will be eager to win especially with Olympiakos winning European silverware this year.
And after some time out of management, Alonso will want to make a good impression at Panathinaikos, where fans will be expecting success given the immense stature of the Greek side on a domestic level.
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Inter Miami will be keen to see Alonso finally succeed in Europe
After the disastrous spell that was Sevilla, Alonso deserves a good time at a European club having been away from the hot seat for some months, and Inter Miami fans will like to see their former coach succeed in Greece.
Panathinaikos is one of the biggest clubs outside the traditional top-five Europeans leagues with a passionate fanbase who demand success and silverware on an annual basis.
And Alonso will have to match the ambitions of the club if he is to impress at Panathinaikos, where the Uruguayan manager could become a hit with the right decisions and moves.