The Argentinian coach will receive a seven-figure sum upon accepting the technical leadership of Pumas de la UNAM, a move that has generated significant buzz in Mexican football circles.
Anthony Mohammed returned to the MX league to continue his career as technical director, now steering Pumas. The Turk already sat on the benches of several clubs, yet his finest days likely came during his stint with Monterey, where results and leadership left a lasting impression.
When teams with the deepest payrolls in Mexico are trying to stabilize performances, Mohamed has repeatedly emerged as a credible option, having built a reputation for delivering solid outcomes after leading Xolos and later guiding Club America to meaningful achievements.
The departure of Rafa Puente from the Cougar squad opened a door for Mohamed at Ciudad Universitaria, where there was a clear aim to reverse a trough of form that had unsettled the season. The 52-year-old strategist understands the value he brings and approaches negotiations with a firm stance on compensation, insisting on terms commensurate with the impact he is expected to impose on the Pedregal project.
WHAT IS MOHAMED’S SALARY AT PUMAS?
Mohamed’s contract with Pumas runs through June 2024, and the duration leaves room for a renewal based on the team’s performance and the progress reported across the season. His hiring is framed as a strategic bet by the club, designed to stabilize performance and elevate the squad’s competitive standing within the Liga MX. The negotiation dynamics underscore a broader pattern in Mexican football where the best-resourced clubs seek coaching leadership that can translate financial muscle into on-field results, while coaches assess how to translate resources into a sustained competitive edge.
Source: Goal