He spent the remainder of his career in the lower leagues before retiring in 1990. After working as an assistant at Nueva Chicago and Almagro, Célico was appointed interim manager of his first club Huracán, after previously working in the club's youth setup. His maiden game in charge occurred on 1 September 2002, a 2–1 away win against River Plate. On 10 March 2003, Célico took over Huracán for the second time, now in charge until the end of the season. After failing to avoid relegation, he subsequently moved abroad after being appointed Universidad Católica del Ecuador manager. Célico moved to El Nacional in 2006, initially working with the youth setup. In 2008 he was appointed first team manager, but was relieved from his duties on 29 January 2009 after a 5–0 loss against Nacional. On 13 March 2009, Célico was named Técnico Universitario manager. After suffering relegation, he left the club and returned to Universidad Católica, now working with the youth side. On 21 September 2010, Célico was appointed manager of the main squad, seriously threatened with relegation.
He spent the remainder of his career in the lower leagues before retiring in 1990. After working as an assistant at Nueva Chicago and Almagro, Célico was appointed interim manager of his first club Huracán, after previously working in the club's adult setup. His maiden game in charge occurred on 1 September 2002, a 2–1 away win against River Plate. On 10 March 2003, Célico took over Huracán for the second time, now in charge until the end of the season. After failing to avoid relegation, he subsequently moved abroad after being appointed Universidad Católica del Ecuador manager. Célico moved to El Nacional in 2006, initially working with the youth setup. In 2008 he was appointed first team manager, but was relieved from his duties on 29 January 2009 after a 5–0 loss against Nacional. On 13 March 2009, Célico was named Técnico Universitario manager. After suffering relegation, he left the club and returned to Universidad Católica, now working with the youth side. On 21 September 2010, Célico was appointed manager of the main squad, seriously threatened with relegation.