"Atlanta United is finalizing a deal to bring back Gerardo "Tata" Martino to be the club's head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. The Argentine would replace Ronny Deila, who was fired following hugely disappointing season, one that saw it record just 28 points in 34 matches, just two points ahead of last place D.C. United in the Eastern Conference."
"Martino, 62, beat out five other candidates, including former Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese. Martino was hired in 2016 as the first manager in Atlanta United's history, culminating in an MLS Cup triumph in 2018. He left following that season to take up the coaching reins of the Mexico men's national team. The 62-year-old has been out of work since abruptly leaving his position with Inter Miami last November, following the Herons' shock playoff exit at the hands of Atlanta."
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino is set to return as Atlanta United head coach, replacing Ronny Deila after a season with just 28 points from 34 matches. Atlanta finished only two points above last-place D.C. United despite carrying the third-highest payroll in MLS at $27.6 million. Martino, 62, beat out five candidates including Giovanni Savarese. Martino originally joined Atlanta in 2016, led the club to an MLS Cup in 2018, then left to coach Mexico. He departed Inter Miami last November after a playoff loss to Atlanta. Atlanta has had four managers since Martino left and has made three playoff appearances in six seasons.
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