Sampaoli spoke after leaving his position, expressing his sadness at not being able to continue in the role and revealing that he has been wanting to direct in Argentine football for years. In a message posted on his Instagram account, he thanked the fans for their support and expressed his desire to see the club succeed. "Me duele muchísimo porque hace años deseo dirigir en el fútbol argentino," he said.
Sampaoli's tenure at Talleres was marked by a poor run of form, with the club currently sitting last in the Zona A of the Clausura with just five points from seven games. His departure comes after just seven games in charge, with the club announcing that they will provide further information on the direction of the team in the coming days.