Sao Paulo announced this Wednesday the departure "by mutual agreement" of Argentine coach Hernán Crespo, after a series of poor results that have left the team on the verge of relegation in the Brazilian Championship.
"By mutual agreement, Hernán Crespo leaves the command of Sao Paulo," the São Paulo club reported on their social media. The decision was made after a meeting between the 46-year-old coach and the board of Tricolor de Morumbí.
Crespo took over as coach in February and started off on the right foot with the conquest of the Campeonato Paulista, one of the most important regional tournaments in Brazil, which brings together the best teams in the state.
Sao Paulo only won one title with Hernán Crespo as coach
However, he did not manage to get back on track in the league, where he currently sits in thirteenth position with 30 points, just three points above the relegation zone to the second division, after 25 matchdays.
In the last four matches, the São Paulo team has not managed to go beyond a draw, which has ultimately led to his departure.
Thus, Hernán Crespo leaves Sao Paulo after eight months and 53 matches, with a record of 24 wins, 19 draws, and 10 defeats, as reported by the club.
"He and his coaching staff are thanked for the work and dedication shown during the entire period in which they defended our colors, and for the conquest of the regional title, a triumph that had not been achieved since 2005," the club stated.
"Immediately, the club will begin a process to search for a new coach in the market," it added.
The former striker, a historic goalscorer for the Argentine national team, began his coaching career in the youth categories of Italian football. (EFE)
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