Domenec Torrent won't join Chivas: The Spanish coach demanded more salary from Guadalajara.

Domenec Torrent 's possible arrival on the Chivas bench for the 2025 Apertura is at risk of falling apart.

Although the Spanish coach had practically everything agreed upon with the Guadalajara board, a last-minute change seriously complicated the negotiations: Torrent requested double the previously agreed salary, which was not well received by the Rojiblancos' top brass.

For three weeks, both parties held several meetings—four in total—to finalize the details of the contract.

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Everything indicated that the final agreement would be signed this Wednesday and that Torrent would take office next week.

However, the strategist's unexpected financial request put the signing on hold and set off alarm bells among the Guadalajara leadership.

Although negotiations haven't completely broken down, sources close to the club revealed to ESPN that the possibility of Torrent joining the club now seems very remote.

The board is already evaluating new options, as the team plans to report in a week to begin preseason training ahead of the upcoming tournament.

Meanwhile, in the north of the country, Monterrey has also expressed interest in Domenec Torrent . The Monterrey club has reportedly made a more attractive financial offer, which may have influenced the Spaniard's decision to change his terms with Chivas .

However, Rayados is still analyzing other profiles to replace Martín Demichelis , who was dismissed after being left out of the 2025 Clausura Liguilla .

One of the names that also sounds strong for Monterrey is Matías Almeyda .

The Argentine has already met with the Albiazul board and there is mutual interest, although the former Chivas coach is considering taking a short break before taking on a new challenge.

For Rayados , time is running out, as they will compete in the Club World Cup in June.

Thus, the Chivas coaching position is once again vacant just days before the start of preseason.

What seemed like a done deal is now in doubt, and the Guadalajara team will have to act quickly to find a new coach to lead the project toward the 2025 Apertura .

With information from ESPN

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