Matías Almeyda returns to Liga MX as Monterrey's new manager, signing a two-year contract with the high-spending club that has struggled domestically this decade. Sources confirm the Argentine coach finalized the deal after two weeks of negotiations in Spain, bringing his experience from successful stints at Chivas and Sevilla to a team that finished 13th in the 2026 Clausura season.

Almeyda, 52, helped Chivas win five titles during his previous Liga MX tenure from 2015 to 2018. His managerial career also includes successful spells with AEK Athens, San Jose Earthquakes, Banfield, and River Plate. The Argentine now faces the challenge of turning around Monterrey's fortunes with a squad that has failed to secure a Liga MX championship in this decade.

Monterrey's front office pursued Almeyda aggressively after a disappointing season left the club outside the playoff positions. The appointment represents a significant shift in direction for a team that has invested heavily in players but lacks silverware to show for it. Almeyda must now prove his tactical approach can deliver results where others have failed.