Siboldi’s Exit Accelerates the End of Mazatlán FC as Atlante Return Nears

Mazatlán FC is living through one of the most uncertain moments since its arrival in Liga MX. After league president Mikel Arriola confirmed that the club will change its identity and become Atlante by mid-2026, the immediate future of the franchise has been plunged into confusion, instability, and sudden departures. Head coach Robert Dante Siboldi officially resigned from his position, leaving alongside his entire coaching staff.

With no reinforcements, no competitive budget, and a limited squad, Siboldi chose not to risk his professional trajectory in a tournament where the club’s only realistic goal is to finish with dignity. Club executives attempted to convince him to stay, but the sporting and administrative reality outweighed any promises. As an immediate solution, Christian Ramírez, previously in charge of the youth academy, has been appointed interim head coach. His task will be extremely challenging: keeping a squad competitive while players and staff sense that the project is coming to an inevitable end.

The coaching change is just one symptom of a deeper collapse. Players are already seeking exits, aware that Mazatlán has stopped functioning as a stable project and is now merely waiting for the official relocation and rebranding. Inside the club, uncertainty dominates. No one knows who will stay, who will leave, or whether the team will even complete a full season before saying goodbye to its supporters.

The departure of Nicolás Benedetti marked the beginning of a wave of exits. The Colombian midfielder quickly found a new opportunity in Spain and did not hesitate to leave amid the internal chaos. León has already shown interest in right back Bryan Colula, while Lucas Merolla and Jordan Sierra have formally requested their departures as well. Each move reinforces the perception that the club’s structure is unraveling.

The Mazatlán FC that entered Liga MX in 2020 is slowly disappearing. Players understand that the project is condemned to close its cycle, and with each passing day, the Sinaloa-based club looks less like a long-term institution and more like a franchise counting down its final months. Mazatlán is approaching the end of its sporting existence surrounded by resignations, exits, and unavoidable decisions. Meanwhile, Atlante waits patiently to reclaim its place in Mexico’s top flight.