Carlos Sánchez, known as La Roca, has been named the new sporting director of San Lorenzo.
San Lorenzo have officially confirmed the hiring of Carlos Sánchez, widely referred to as “La Roca”, as their new sporting director. The announcement was made by the club through a statement published on its official channels, highlighting the former player’s career and his previous connection with the institution.
Sánchez, a Colombian, had a stint as a player at San Lorenzo in the 2023-24 season, leaving a positive impression among fans and officials. During this period, the midfielder played in Argentine Football as a backup after an outstanding performance with his national team.
This recruitment comes at a time when San Lorenzo is seeking to strengthen its sporting structure. According to the press release issued by the club, Sánchez signed his contract as Director of Football, a position that encompasses both technical and strategic aspects linked to the performance of the professional team.
Additionally, this marks Sánchez’s first challenge as a sporting director at club level, following his training after his retirement as a player. His selection reflects management’s commitment to bringing in a reference point with knowledge of the club and experience gained in international competitions.
The new strategist’s immediate task will be to closely monitor the team and strategize. In addition, he is expected to actively participate in decisions relating to the constitution of the squad for the competitions that the club will face in 2025.
With this appointment, San Lorenzo aims to implement a strategic transfer in its sports project. The club has confidence that Sánchez will establish a competitive style of play that meets the expectations of the institution.
