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LA Galaxy name 'honored' Barros Schelotto as new manager

LA Galaxy have named Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new manager.

Barros Schelotto joins after spending two-and-a-half years at the helm of Boca Juniors, culminating in a Copa Libertadores final defeat to River Plate last month.

The 45-year-old won back-to-back Argentine Primera Division titles with Boca in 2016-17 and 2017-18, while also guiding the Buenos Aires club to the semi-finals of the 2016 Libertadores.

“I am honored to be the head coach for the most decorated club in Major League Soccer,” Barros Schelotto said in a club statement. “This is a tremendous opportunity for me and I am excited to get to work.