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BOURNE’S AIRES. – Argentina and Sevilla have reached agreement for Jorge Sampaoli to take over as boss of his home country.

Sampaoli (57) guided Sevilla to a fourth-placed finish in La Liga in his only season in charge and the last 16 of the Champions League before losing 3-2 on aggregate to Leicester.

“All parties are satisfied by the agreement reached,” said a Sevilla statement yesterday.

Argentina sacked Edgardo Bauza last month after eight matches as coach.

Sevilla’s statement added: “This agreement in principle is pending the drafting and presentation of the relevant documents, which must be signed by all parties by next Thursday, 1 June.” Sampaoli revealed last week that Argentina wanted to appoint him – BBC Sport.