Chile rules out interim coach

Chile hopes to find a permanent coach for the national team, ruling out the option of an interim coach, announced Arturo Salah, the President of Chile's soccer association (ANFP) on Wednesday.

"We are working so there will not be an interim coach. We have looked for alternatives and worked very hard on this but I can't give any names," said the president.

The Local football director arrived in Chile after participating in the South American Football Confederation's (Conmebol) election and Salah confirmed he is still looking for a coach for Chile's national team since Jorge Sampaoli resigned on Jan. 19.

"We are very worried. It is our priority and when we have concrete information, we will let everyone know," added Salah.

Chile, the current Copa America champions, are searching for a new coach after Sampaoli's eventful exit. Sampaoli resigned after a series of disagreements with the current ANFP leaders which came about after the former president, Sergio Jadue, controversially left the ANFP due to links with the FIFA corruption scandal.

Details of Sampaoli's multi-million dollar contract had been leaked around the same time as Jadue resigned. Many people believe this to have caused Sampaoli's departure last week.

Salah also commented on the Conmebol election and the new president of South American soccer, Alejandro Dominguez.

"Its a new list, new people and it is our job to pay attention. Everyone's goal is to make everything transparent," said Salah.

"The decision was made to support a single list of candidates and we hope that the new president will help to rebuild trust," concluded Salah, alluding to the corruption cases that haunt South American soccer. Enditem