Jairo Patiño seeks return to Atlético Nacional as youth coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Jairo "el Viejo" Patiño has expressed his desire to return to Atlético Nacional, aiming to join the club's youth academy for coaching. Patiño, a two-time champion with the club, mentioned having positive discussions with management about his involvement in their youth development initiative. He has previously coached teams like Llaneros and Cúcuta Deportivo, leveraging his experience to nurture future talent. Patiño's aspiration reflects his commitment to the club and its youth programs.
- •Jairo Patiño won the 2011 Apertura and Copa Colombia with Atlético Nacional.
- •Patiño previously managed clubs including Bogotá FC and Real Cartagena.
- •He aims to empower young players in Atlético Nacional's academy.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — 👀Two-time champion dreams of Atlético Nacional return to coach youngsters
"Former midfielder and two-time title winner with Atlético Nacional, Jairo "el Viejo" Patiño, has openly expressed his desire to return to the club, this time as part of the youth academy's coaching ...
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