Inter Miami CF announced Thursday that Cristian Alberto Kily González has been appointed as the club’s new first team head coach, replacing Guillermo Hoyos.
“González will officially assume his duties once he receives the corresponding work permits. Guillermo Hoyos will provisionally continue in charge of the team until the arrival of the new head coach and his coaching staff,” the club said in a statement.
Inter Miami sits in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 39 points through 21 games. The coaching change comes during a five-match winless streak, with the club recording four losses and one draw between MLS regular season and Leagues Cup play.
González previously managed Argentine clubs Rosario Central, Unión de Santa Fe, and Platense. As a player, he began his career with Rosario Central in 1993 before moving to Europe to play for Valencia, Zaragoza, and Inter Milan. He also represented the Argentina national team, playing alongside current Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi during World Cup qualifiers in 2005.
Hoyos initially took over as interim manager in April, stepping over from his role as Inter Miami sporting director to replace Javier Mascherano.
The front office named Hoyos permanent manager following the World Cup. Hoyos began his managerial stint with a 6-1-1 record, taking 19 of 24 points while the team scored 26 goals in eight matches.
Inter Miami hosts CF Montreal Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
