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Julio Comesaña rules out return to Junior de Barranquilla, prefers executive role

Veteran coach Julio Comesaña declined to coach Junior de Barranquilla again, preferring an executive role after Alfredo Arias's departure.

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Alfredo Arias left his position as head coach of Junior de Barranquilla at the end of August 2026, after leading the team to two consecutive Liga BetPlay titles in 2025 and 2026. [1] Julio Comesaña, a 78-year-old Uruguayan coach who had nine stints with Junior de Barranquilla, told journalist Rafael Castillo that he will not coach the club or any other team again, preferring a role as advisor, sporting director, or general manager. [2] Junior de Barranquilla removed Alfredo Arias as head coach after the team recorded 2 draws and 3 defeats in the 2026 finalization tournament and was eliminated from the Copa Colombia by Barranquilla FC. [3] According to Diario Deportes, the initial two candidates to replace Alfredo Arias at Junior de Barranquilla were Julio Comesaña and Jorge Luis Pinto. [4] According to Habla Deportes and journalist Juan Salvador Barcena, Sebastián Viera and Alberto Gamero have also been added as candidates for the Junior de Barranquilla coaching position. [5] Arias claimed that the earthquake in the country caused a change in the calendar, making the start of the league season more difficult for the team. [6] In an interview with Win Sports, Arias stated that he was deeply saddened by his departure and the reaction to the team's performance. [7] Alfredo Arias had led Junior de Barranquilla to consecutive Liga Colombiana championships in the 2025-ll and 2026-l tournaments before his dismissal. [8] In a Win Sports interview, Alfredo Arias said he was hurt because the players who gave everything for two championships were now unwanted. [9] Legendary Uruguayan goalkeeper Sebastián Viera will replace Alfredo Arias as the new head coach of Junior de Barranquilla. [10] Arias expressed concern that the players, who were protagonists in two championships, might soon be unwanted by the club. [11]
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  1. Alfredo Arias left his position as head coach of Junior de Barranquilla at the end of August 2026, after leading the team to two consecutive Liga BetPlay titles in 2025 and 2026. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  2. Julio Comesaña, a 78-year-old Uruguayan coach who had nine stints with Junior de Barranquilla, told journalist Rafael Castillo that he will not coach the club or any other team again, preferring a role as advisor, sporting director, or general manager. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. Junior de Barranquilla removed Alfredo Arias as head coach after the team recorded 2 draws and 3 defeats in the 2026 finalization tournament and was eliminated from the Copa Colombia by Barranquilla FC. · Caracol Radio
  4. According to Diario Deportes, the initial two candidates to replace Alfredo Arias at Junior de Barranquilla were Julio Comesaña and Jorge Luis Pinto. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  5. According to Habla Deportes and journalist Juan Salvador Barcena, Sebastián Viera and Alberto Gamero have also been added as candidates for the Junior de Barranquilla coaching position. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  6. Arias claimed that the earthquake in the country caused a change in the calendar, making the start of the league season more difficult for the team. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  7. In an interview with Win Sports, Arias stated that he was deeply saddened by his departure and the reaction to the team's performance. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  8. Alfredo Arias had led Junior de Barranquilla to consecutive Liga Colombiana championships in the 2025-ll and 2026-l tournaments before his dismissal. · Caracol Radio
  9. In a Win Sports interview, Alfredo Arias said he was hurt because the players who gave everything for two championships were now unwanted. · Caracol Radio
  10. Legendary Uruguayan goalkeeper Sebastián Viera will replace Alfredo Arias as the new head coach of Junior de Barranquilla. · Caracol Radio
  11. Arias expressed concern that the players, who were protagonists in two championships, might soon be unwanted by the club. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
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