Fernando Gago will face a former Chivas player at Necaxa.

Fernando Gago joins Necaxa as the new manager after his recent departure from Boca Juniors , where he had arrived after publicly stating that he would not leave Guadalajara for any offer. However, just days after his statements, he broke his ties with Chivas without warning and took over at the Xeneize club, from which he was fired following a series of poor results.

His arrival in Aguascalientes has caused controversy , especially among figures such as Ricardo Peláez, who suggested that the "gentleman's agreement" should be reinstated to prevent the return of coaches who act disloyally.

His official debut with Necaxa is scheduled precisely against Guadalajara, in a friendly match prior to the start of the Apertura 2025. The preparation duel against Chivas, who will also debut a coach with Gabriel Milito, will be played on July 5 at 6:00 p.m. in Aguascalientes .

The Liga MX matchup will be on Matchday 10, September 23, at 7:00 PM at Akron Stadium. Gago's departure is still generating buzz within the Red and White community due to the unexpected nature of his departure.

In addition to reuniting with his former team, Gago will also be reunited with Pável Pérez, a player he coached during his time at Chivas who now plays for Necaxa . Although Pérez has not commented on the matter, players such as Javier "Chicharito" Hernández and Jesús Orozco Chiquete have expressed their dissatisfaction, pointing out that the coach denied his plans to leave even when asked directly.

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