Velez Sarsfield, the Argentine football club, could soon welcome back one of its beloved alumni. According to local media, Ricardo “Ricky” Alvarez, a former player, is set to be the club’s new sporting director.
The change comes after the new ownership reportedly chose Alvarez to fill the role left vacant by Christian Bassedas. However, the club has not released an official statement regarding the new appointment.
Ricky Alvarez could potentially bring a wealth of experience and industry insights to the position, having had an extensive playing career with Velez Sarsfield, among other well-known clubs. The club’s decision to offer Alvarez the position hasn’t been confirmed but the local media sources hint that the announcement could follow soon.