The news surprised many. After taking Mictlán back to the National League and dispute the final of Clausura 2025, the coach Chino Vásquez He has confirmed that he will not continue at the head of the Conejero team. A decision that, although it occurs at a time of sports success, It responds to a deep reflection on the conditions with which it would face in the highest category.
Vázquez, one of the most prominent Guatemalan coaches of the last year, made it clear that his departure has nothing to do with offers from other clubs, but with the lack of real conditions to compete dignifiedly in a league where budget differences mark the rhythm.
The coach, who got the title of Opening 2024 and put the Asunción Mita box again in the elite of national football, paused to thank the board of the board, especially to Don Pacoclub president. “They were honest with me from the beginning. They told me that they would do everything humanly as possible, but without committing to signings that they could not pay”Vásquez said.
“I am not going because I have another team, I am leaving because I do not consider continuing in conditions that do not allow to compete. I don’t want to be one more than the fourth or fifth day is already out. I don’t want to fool the fans or fool myself, ”he said.
The rise of Mictlán was a feat in itself. With a modest but disciplined squad, the team achieved notable results under the leadership of the Chinese, who knew how to form a competitive and aguerrido group. However, now that it is time to think about the National League, differences with stronger institutions become evident.
“It is a reality: you cannot compete with municipal, communications, ancient, Xelajú or Cobán if you do not have a budget close to the million quetzales. It would be to lie to us, “he said.”The National League is another world, and without adequate tools, it is very difficult to sustain a project”
Vázquez also took the opportunity to raise his voice in defense of Guatemalan technicians, who are often relegated or removed prematurely from their positions. “They say that national coaches do not have the capacity, but that is false. What we lack are real opportunities, serious projects and long -term confidence”He lamented.
The decision has been taken easy, but also with pain. The Chinese Vázquez does not hide his love for the club, for the fans and for the city that received him with open arms. But his departure also represents a call for attention about the deep inequalities that still persist in Guatemalan football.
“We leave calm, with our forehead high and clean hands. We fulfill. But we also know that without conditions, you cannot follow”He said when he said goodbye.
For now, his future is uncertain. “I have no team. I am in the hands of God. But I prefer that, to stay in a place where you can’t work with justice”, He concluded.