Former Inter Miami manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino is reportedly finalizing a deal to take over Atlanta United.
The Five Stripes have been in the market for a new manager in the weeks following Ronny Deila’s departure. Atlanta fired the 50-year-old on Oct. 19 after he led the club to a 14th-place Eastern Conference finish in his first season in charge.
Several names have been linked with the vacant position, including Portland Timbers manager Giovanni Savarese, but the job is reportedly going to a familiar face. According to , Atlanta are nearing a reunion with Martino, who led the club to an MLS Cup in 2018.
The news was first reported by journalist Doug Roberson.
Martino has been out of a job since he left Inter Miami at the end of last season. The Argentine cited “personal reasons” as the determining factor behind his sudden departure after the Herons suffered a shock Round One exit to Atlanta in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Prior to the postseason disappointment, Martino led Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season that ended with Lionel Messi lifting the Supporters’ Shield.
Beyond his success in MLS, Martino has enjoyed stints in charge of the Mexico national team, the Argentina national team, Barcelona and the Paraguay national team.
