# Sunderland signs 18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo

Sunderland officially signed 18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo from Independiente del Valle.

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Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo transferred from the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle to Sunderland in the Premier League. [^1]

Sunderland AFC officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo on September 1, 2026. [^2]

Marcelo Gallardo, the most successful coach in the history of River Plate, is close to becoming the new head coach of the Ecuador national team following the departure of Sebastian Beccacece after the 2026 World Cup. [^3]

Sebastian Beccacece officially resigned from the Ecuador national football team on August 31, 2026, concluding his tenure after the 2026 World Cup. [^4]

Sebastian Beccacece published a farewell message on his social media accounts nearly two months after finishing his tenure as the coach of the Ecuador national football team. [^5]

The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has narrowed its search for a new head coach to three candidates: Marcelo Gallardo, Luis Zubeldia, and Roberto Martinez. [^6]

The player signed a long-term contract with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. [^7]

The 50-year-old coach, known as 'El Muñeco', has been maintaining conversations with the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) for a month to define contract details and those of his staff. [^8]

This potential appointment would mark Gallardo's first experience managing a national team, following his success as a player in 1996 and as a coach winning the Copa Libertadores in 2015 and 2018. [^9]

Negotiations with Marcelo Gallardo are expected to be finalized in the next few days. [^10]

Sebastian Beccacece managed the Ecuador national team for two years, recording a record of nine wins, twelve draws, and three losses in 24 matches. [^11]

Sebastian Beccacece published an emotional farewell letter on his Instagram account thanking the players, technical staff, and the Ecuadorian public. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo transferred from the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle to Sunderland in the Premier League. (El Universo, News)
2. Sunderland AFC officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Ecuadorian striker Juan Riquelme Angulo Caicedo on September 1, 2026. (El Universo, News)
3. Marcelo Gallardo, the most successful coach in the history of River Plate, is close to becoming the new head coach of the Ecuador national team following the departure of Sebastian Beccacece after the 2026 World Cup. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
4. Sebastian Beccacece officially resigned from the Ecuador national football team on August 31, 2026, concluding his tenure after the 2026 World Cup. (El Comercio, News)
5. Sebastian Beccacece published a farewell message on his social media accounts nearly two months after finishing his tenure as the coach of the Ecuador national football team. (El Universo, News)
6. The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) has narrowed its search for a new head coach to three candidates: Marcelo Gallardo, Luis Zubeldia, and Roberto Martinez. (Diario Expreso, News)
7. The player signed a long-term contract with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. (El Universo, News)
8. The 50-year-old coach, known as 'El Muñeco', has been maintaining conversations with the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) for a month to define contract details and those of his staff. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
9. This potential appointment would mark Gallardo's first experience managing a national team, following his success as a player in 1996 and as a coach winning the Copa Libertadores in 2015 and 2018. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
10. Negotiations with Marcelo Gallardo are expected to be finalized in the next few days. (Primicias, News)
11. Sebastian Beccacece managed the Ecuador national team for two years, recording a record of nine wins, twelve draws, and three losses in 24 matches. (Primicias, News)
12. Sebastian Beccacece published an emotional farewell letter on his Instagram account thanking the players, technical staff, and the Ecuadorian public. (El Comercio, News)

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