Legendary Argentine coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino is very close to returning to MLS as the new head coach of Los Angeles FC, according to multiple reports in October 2025.
AS media reports that Martino would be the chosen one to replace Steve Cherundolo at LAFC after the end of the 2025 season. In various media, there is talk of a verbal agreement already in place between the rosarino and the LAFC board. Martino, 62, left Inter Miami in December 2024 after winning the Supporters’ Shield and the Leagues Cup during his tenure with Lionel Messi.
What you will find at LAFC
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Los Angeles FC is fourth in the Western Conference in the 2025 season with 56 points and has already secured its place in the playoffs.
Cherundolo confirmed that he will step down at the end of this season.
The squad will be no stranger to Martino: Hugo Lloris (ex-Tottenham, former World Cup winner with France) is already established as one of the team’s goalkeepers.
In addition, Heung-Min Son was recently signed from Tottenham for 2025, in a record deal in MLS (reports point to US$ 26.5 million).
Son and Lloris rekindle their bond after their time together at Tottenham.
Also continuing to lead the attack is striker Denis Bouanga, who in 2025 is the team’s top scorer with 24 goals.
This international squad profile provides Martino with an ideal platform to impose his attacking and competitive style on one of the most powerful franchises in MLS.
Boosting Hispanic Pride in MLS
Various media outlets report that a verbal agreement has already been reached
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For the Hispanic community, especially soccer fans, this potential signing represents:
A prestigious reinforcement for MLS, raising its continental profile.
Potential reunion between Martino and Messi, should the latter decide to move in the future.
Increased media and sporting interest in the league, which can translate into more coverage, broadcasts and attention to U.S. Hispanic soccer.
If you are a U.S. Hispanic resident, this move may also affect the perception of MLS as a destination for former stars.
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