Reports: Domènec Torrent’s signing with Chivas falls through as parties fail to reach agreement

Domènec Torrent will not be the head coach of Chivas for the Apertura 2025 season of Liga MX after a failure to reach an agreement on both sides. The Spaniard had emerged as the top candidate to lead the renewal of the Red and Whites, but after failed negotiations, the Guadalajara team will continue its search for a new manager.

On Tuesday night, rumors surfaced about a possible deal between Torrent and El Rebaño, but according to reporter César Luis Merlo, the financial demands of the coach and what Chivas was willing to offer were too far apart. As a result, negotiations have completely fallen through.

Despite this, Pep Guardiola’s former assistant could still remain in Liga MX, as he also interviewed with Monterrey this week. Rayados recently parted ways with Martín Demichelis after being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Clausura 2025 and are looking for a new leader, as they will be competing in the Club World Cup in the United States in about a month.

According to the same source, Gabriel Milito, along with Matías Almeyda, is also being considered by Monterrey. Other reports indicate that Milito is also one of the finalists for the Chivas job, which was left vacant by Gerardo Espinoza this season after failing to qualify for the Liguilla.

Undoubtedly, the collapse of the Torrent signing is a major setback for Chivas management and fans, who saw in him a reliable strategist capable of renewing a team that in recent years has failed to live up to Chivas’ historic stature. Meanwhile, archrival América has won three consecutive Liga MX titles.

After Almeyda announced his departure from AEK Athens, Alan Pulido was one of the players who commented on the post, writing: “Grande Mati, come back to El Rebaño already.”

The saga over who will take the vacant Chivas coaching job continues, and it doesn’t look like it will be resolved any time soon. The deal with Torrent has collapsed, Guillermo Almada is out of the picture as he will be managing Pachuca in the Club World Cup, and Gabriel Milito—virtually unknown in Mexican football—is also being considered by Monterrey and Boca Juniors.

Guadalajara’s hero, Matías Almeyda, is reportedly packing his bags for the United Arab Emirates, although Rayados are also eager to secure his services. The club had already ruled out former Mexican national team coach Jaime Lozano.

So, the question still remains: who will Chivas turn to?