Club Alianza Lima confirms departure of "Chicho" Salas
Through a statement, Club Alianza Lima confirmed what had already been an open secret since the goalless draw against Universitario de Deportes: "Chicho" Salas is no longer the coach of the team.
In their announcement, the team from La Victoria confirmed that the former blanquiazul footballer has been informed that he will no longer be in charge of the first team and thanked him for the achievements obtained since he took over the position after the departure of Carlos Bustos.
"We express our sincere gratitude to 'Chicho', a true homegrown man who, throughout his career as a footballer and coach at the club, was able to bring us joy," said the club's letter.
Nixon Perea to temporarily lead the team
It was also confirmed that Colombian Nixon Perea, coach of the promotion and reserve team, will temporarily lead the first team until the club defines the new coach.
The word from Chicho
After the goalless draw against Universitario and accumulating his third consecutive winless match, Salas spoke about the rumors of his departure and assured that from the first day he took charge, they wanted him out of the club.
"Since the first practice match we had in the preseason, they wanted me out of the club and here we are. We won the Opening Tournament, we continue fighting, we remain strong as a group, we remain strong as a coaching staff, and I am sure that at the end of the year we will celebrate," he said.