Friday, May 05, 2006

Osasuna coach Aguirre step closer to Atletico Madrid


Osasuna coach Javier Aguirre is expected to move to Atletico Madrid in the summer.

After ending Atletico's European hopes this week, Aguirre also has all but ended the chances of Pepe Murcia continuing as coach next season.
Aguirre has already declared he's leaving Osasuna, but Atletico won't unveil the Mexican as new coach until his contract expires on June 30. Atletico are keen not to upset Osasuna and will respect their agreement.
The Mexican owns a house in the centre of Madrid and fueling talk that he will be joining Atletico is news that he's already begun renovations in recent weeks.