Argentine Diego Cocca has been appointed manager of Atlas for a second time, the Mexican top-flight club said on Tuesday.

The 53-year-old replaces Gonzalo Pineda, who resigned on Sunday after a 3-0 home loss to Pachuca.

"Let's sing together again, dear friend. Welcome home," Atlas said on social media.

Cocca, who represented Atlas as a player, guided the Guadalajara-based club to the 2021 Apertura and 2022 Clausura titles during his first spell in charge.

He has since had stints as manager of Tigres UANL, Mexico, Valladolid and Talleres Cordoba.

Atlas is currently 12th in the 18-team Liga MX Apertura tournament standings with just one win from the first four games.

The first game of Cocca's new tenure will be an away clash against last-placed Queretaro on Saturday.