Monterrey confirm Domènec Torrent as new head coach ahead of Club World Cup

Monterrey have moved quickly and decisively, officially announcing Spanish manager Domènec Torrent as their new head coach this Wednesday - just as Chivas continue to search for a replacement. Torrent will take charge of Rayados in the coming days, ahead of a busy stretch that includes the upcoming Liga MX season and a high-stakes appearance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

In a statement shared on their official social media channels, the club introduced their new manager with enthusiasm:
"The club has reached an agreement with Domènec Torrent to take over as head coach of Rayados. The Catalan coach brings experience developed alongside the world’s best, a balanced, dynamic, and competitive style of play, and familiarity with Mexican football. This city beats for Monterrey—now we beat together, mister!"

At 62, Torrent brings a unique blend of elite experience and familiarity with Mexican football. This will be his second stint in Liga MX, following a notable run with Atlético de San Luis. In his debut tournament with the Potosinos during the Apertura 2024, he led them to a club-record 30 points and an impressive playoff campaign, knocking out Tigres in the quarterfinals before falling to Rayados in the semis. However, his second season was less successful, finishing with 18 points and missing out on the Play-In, which led to his recent departure from the club.

Torrent’s managerial résumé includes stops in MLS, Brazil, Turkey, and, most famously, a long-term collaboration with Pep Guardiola. He served as Guardiola’s assistant from the Barcelona B era all the way through the historic treble-winning years at Barça, then followed him to Bayern Munich and Manchester City. He eventually stepped into a head coaching role in 2018 with New York City FC, where he set a franchise record with 68 points and captured the Supporters' Shield.

He later took the reins at Flamengo in 2020, where he earned 15 wins in 26 matches across all competitions. However, a four-match winless streak brought that chapter to a close. A brief stint with Galatasaray followed, but after eight losses in 20 matches, he parted ways with the Turkish giants.

Now back in Mexico, Torrent begins a new chapter with one of the country’s most ambitious clubs. Monterrey’s last league title came in the Apertura 2019 under Antonio Mohamed, and expectations are high for Torrent to bring silverware back to the trophy cabinet—both domestically and on the global stage.

Torrent is expected to arrive in Nuevo León this Saturday and will be officially presented to the media on Sunday. He will begin working with the squad on Monday as the team ramps up preparations for its World Cup campaign. Rayados are scheduled to report back for preseason on May 26, with their international tournament debut set for June 17 against Inter Milan. They’ll then face River Plate on June 21 before wrapping up the group stage on June 25 against Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds.