He got the sack, but Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona has confirmed there is no shortlist yet in place to succeedMaradona as national team manager.
The AFA announced on Tuesday that Maradona, who led the team to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, would not be having his contract renewed.
After the team's humiliating defeat by Germany, Maradona suggested he would not be continuing in his position but this week appeared to have had a change of heart when he said he would like to remain if he were allowed to keep his coaching staff intact.