The Argentine legend gave an impassioned speech as his presentation to fans of the club, where he is the new coach.
"We are going to fight it with the kids. God willing, Gimnasia is saved.
"How can I explain in words the sensations I'm feeling. When I entered I began to cry because I have no words. But my old woman appeared and calmed me down.
"Obviously I wanted to coach in Argentina. There were two people, Blatter and Grondona, pestering the presidents so they wouldn't hire me."
"I wanted to open the door now that I am part of Argentine football, because when the others were here I was not in anyone's folder.
"There are leaders who told me 'I went to look for you after the World Cup but they crossed you out and they caused damage’.
"But this is already past, now we have to work, work and we have no other option. I told all my players."