Buenos Aires (AFP)

Football legend Diego Maradona, coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, extended his contract at the helm of the Argentine club for another year until Wednesday, until 2021.

"You are known as Pelusa, Barrilete Cosmico, Dios, Diego, Diegote, Capitan ... But for us, you are just another Tripero (nickname of club supporters) and your heart is already as blue and white than ours, "said the La Plata club (south of Buenos Aires) on its social networks, accompanied by the message" Gimnasia 2021 Maradona ".

"Congratulations to Gimnasia (who is celebrating June 3 the anniversary of its creation) and a hug to their wonderful fans! My heart is blue and white. Let's go for the future," said the technician, who will have 60 years in October.

Arrived in September 2019, Maradona led 20 games for a mixed record of seven wins, five draws and eight losses. The club, which was fighting against relegation, took advantage of the end of the season, due to the coronavirus, to maintain itself.

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