1. Mauricio Pellegrino had a six-month stint with Liverpool, and appeared with Argentina at the 1997 Copa America.
15 Facts About Mauricio Pellegrino
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Mauricio Pellegrino received the nickname El Flaco for his physique.
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Mauricio Pellegrino was cup-tied for the Champions League campaign, and did not feature in the victory over AC Milan in the final of the competition.
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Mauricio Pellegrino was picked for the squad at that year's Copa America and made his debut in the continental tournament against Ecuador in the group stage.
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On 7 May 2012, Mauricio Pellegrino joined Valencia, signing for two years as a replacement for Unai Emery who had left at the end of the season.
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Mauricio Pellegrino returned to his country, signing with Estudiantes in April 2013.
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In June 2015, Mauricio Pellegrino was appointed at Independiente in the same league.
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Mauricio Pellegrino returned to Alaves on 26 June 2016, being named Jose Bordalas's successor as the club had just been promoted to the top flight.
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On 23 June 2017, Mauricio Pellegrino was appointed coach of Southampton on a three-year contract.
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Mauricio Pellegrino returned to the Spanish top tier on 2 June 2018, signing a one-year deal with Leganes.
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On 16 April 2020, Mauricio Pellegrino replaced Gabriel Heinze at the helm of Velez Sarsfield and agreed to a contract until June 2021.
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On 29 November 2022, Mauricio Pellegrino was appointed as manager of Club Universidad de Chile for the upcoming season.
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Mauricio Pellegrino left after finishing ninth, two points off qualification for continental tournaments.
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On 24 January 2024, Mauricio Pellegrino returned to Spain and its top tier, signing for Cadiz.
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On 14 December 2024, Mauricio Pellegrino became the new head coach of Lanus.