Asuncion, Paraguay (My Sportsbook) - Gerardo Martino has agreed to a four- year contract extension to remain in charge of Paraguay's national team, although he could still leave following the Copa America tournament. Martino's new contract runs until 2014, but both sides will have the opportunity to review his status following the Copa America next year. "We have agreed with (Paraguayan Football Federation president Juan Angel) Napout to continue through 2014, with the promise of a pause after the Copa America to sit down and review what has been done up to that point and decide whether we will complete the remaining three years," Martino told a local radio station." Martino guided Paraguay to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in South Africa before they were defeated, 1-0, by Spain. He has also been mentioned as a possible successor to Diego Maradona at Argentina should Maradona step down. |
