2024-10-17
Involved in one of their worst crises that places them in last place in the 2024 Apertura Tournament, the Club Santos Lagunawhere the Honduran plays Choco Lozano, made official the appointment of Alejandro Irarragorri Calb as its new president.
At 24 years old, ‘Aleco’as is known, becomes the youngest president not only in the history of the club, but also in Liga MX, where he assumes the responsibility of leading a team that is going through one of the most delicate moments in its recent history.
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The arrival of the heir occurs in a context where the La Laguna team is desperately seeking a way out of the sporting crisis that has tarnished its reputation in recent years. With this movement, Santos is committed to a generational renewal, trusting that the youth and fresh vision of “Aleco” are key to returning the club to the top places in Mexican soccer.
The case of Alejandro Irarragorri It is not the only one in Mexican football, where several clubs have chosen to follow a family line when appointing their directors. This trend has become increasingly common, allowing new generations of presidents to lead their teams at an early age.
In the Liga MXthere are other clubs that have opted for young presidents and among the most notable and recent examples is that of Jesus Martinez Murguia (Club León) who in 2010, at just 25 years old, assumed control of the beast, becoming at that time the youngest president of the league. Under his management, the Esmeraldas have been protagonists of several tournaments and have regained their leadership in Mexican soccer.
