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Former Argentina and Chile coach Sampaoli takes over at Atletico Mineiro

Jorge Sampaoli is the new coach of Atletico Mineiro
Jorge Sampaoli is the new coach of Atletico Mineiro
Former Argentina and Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli was named as the new boss of Brazilian top-flight side Atletico Mineiro on Sunday.
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The 59-year-old, who led Santos to the runners-up spot in Brazil last season, penned a one-year deal.

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He replaces Rafael Dudamel after the Venezuelan was sacked following the club's shock loss to a fourth-division side in the Brazilian Cup.

"It's confirmed, Sampaoli is our new coach," tweeted Atletico president Sergio Sette Camara.

Sampaoli was coach of Chile from 2012-2016 and Argentina from 2017-2018.

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