Carlos Compagnucci was presented as DT of Universitario: “I feel loved and that’s why I accepted”

The second stage of Carlos Compagnucci in Universitario de Deportes officially began. On Monday afternoon, the Argentine was presented as the new coach of the cream team, at a press conference, which was also attended by Jean Ferrari, administrator of the institution, and Manuel Barreto, sports director of the entity.

“I am happy for this new possibility and very grateful to the people who have decided this, to Jean, to Manuel, who have trusted me for this project. I am very excited and very happy to be here”were Compagnucci’s first words.

On the other hand, the 53-year-old strategist referred to the change in terms of the comforts in the training venue, compared to what he experienced in 2005, in his first cycle in the ‘U’.

“A few years have passed and, for me, the club has changed a lot. I was surprised with what the training ground is. At that time (2005), he was not fit. We could train, but we had no chance to stay. I saw it very changed, very different, I saw another club, the same passion. but another club. It was one of the reasons why I made the decision.” counted.

Compagnucci stressed that he is excited about the University project, to which he will initially be attached for the remainder of 2022 and for all of 2023.

“I’ve seen the squad, I’ve seen games. There is a combo of things that one analyzes to make decisions. I have seen the team, it also excites me. I think that one as a coach has a job beyond the objectives that is to help footballers to train, to continue growing. That is what excites me. I have a coaching staff that I trust. I am excited about this possibility.” Indian.

Likewise, the Argentine did not confirm or rule out the option of adding reinforcements: “One analyzes the games, we exchange ideas with the people who are in front. If there is a possibility of bringing reinforcements, it will be brought, analyzing as much as possible what I have on campus. I always think that the reinforcements have to give a different plus to the team. If we consider it necessary, we will bring. I want to see how they compete, I’m not taking an evaluation. I need to see other things about footballers, not just videos of matches”commented.

The former assistant to his compatriot Mauricio Pellegrino in teams like Alavés and Vélez Sarsfield also confessed what led him to decide to return to the club.

“Because I felt loved. Here, I felt in the first talk with Manuel, that they loved me. When the people who drive call you, they love you, for me it is essential. One is always with the possibility of taking off again, I have had the possibility of other clubs, but this closed me. I feel loved and that’s why I accepted.” sentenced.