After the contractual renewal of Néstor Lorenzo as technical director of the Colombian National Team for the cycle towards the 2030 World Cup, the Colombian Football Federation and the Argentine strategist are evaluating restructuring their working group. The departure of Luis Amaranto Pereawho left his position as technical assistant to take over the management of Independiente Medellín, has left a key vacancy that could be occupied by Radamel Falcao Garcíto.
A new role for the ‘Tiger’
As reported from Snail Radio, Falcao is one of the options that most seduces the Argentine coach for his ancestry, leadership and the deep knowledge he has about the National Team dressing room.
After completing his sporting relationship with Millonarios and while evaluate your next career stepsthe option of joining the Tricolor bench is gaining strength.
Although Lorenzo maintained a cautious stance in previous months, considering that inviting Falcao as an assistant while he was still active as a footballer “would be a lack of respect”, the panorama has changed radically after the end of the 2026 World Cup and the attacker’s eventual retirement.
- Experience and leadership: Falcao is seen as a figure with the ideal moral and historical ascendancy to be the bridge between the coaching staff and the group of players.
- splicing process: His eventual incorporation would maintain the line of linking former soccer players related to the National Team process, as happened at the time with Amaranto Perea.
What’s coming for the Colombian National Team
With our sights set on the next South American Qualifiers and friendly matches on FIFA datesthe coaching staff led by Lorenzo seeks to finalize the formation of its work team as soon as possible to face the commitments of the new football cycle.
