Marcelo Gallardo has returned to lead River Plate. The news was confirmed by ESPN Argentina, bringing excitement to the Millonaria fans. According to reporter Juan Balbi, only the contract signing is missing to officially formalize the return of the multi-champion to the Buenos Aires club.
Gallardo’s contract with River Plate will be until December 2025, coinciding with the end of the current president of the club, Jorge Pablo Brito. With this, the coach will have time to develop his work and seek new titles for River.
Presentation of Marcelo Gallardo
The official presentation of Gallardo as coach of River Plate will be on next Monday (August 5, 2024), at 12pm (Brasília time), at the Monumental de Núñez. The expectation is high, as the coach is considered one of the greatest idols in the club’s history.
How will Gallardo’s debut be?
Gallardo’s first match as coach in his new stint with River Plate will be against Huracán on August 10, 2024, at the Monumental de Núñez, for the 10th round of the Argentine Championship. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see the “Muñeco” back on the sidelines.
Immediate Challenges of Marcelo Gallardo
However, Gallardo’s challenges do not end there. Four days after his return in the Argentine Championship, the coach will face Talleres away, in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Round of 16. It will be a tough match, but the coach’s history and experience are reasons for confidence for the fans.
Before Gallardo’s arrival, Marcelo Escudero will take over on an interim basis next Sunday (August 4, 2024), leading the Millonarios against Instituto de Córdoba in the Argentine Championship. The transition of command aims to maintain the team’s stability until Gallardo’s contract is regularized.
History of Marcelo Gallardo
Gallardo’s return to River Plate is a significant event. In addition to his achievements as a coach, the “Muñeco” is one of the greatest idols of the club also as a player. Throughout his career, Gallardo won eight titles as a player and 14 as a coach at River, including two CONMEBOL Libertadores.
Marcelo Gallardo left River Plate in 2022 and had a recent stint with Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, where he coached the team for 33 games. The experience was not the best, but now he returns to his “home” with high expectations of success.
What impact can Gallardo have on River Plate?
Many wonder what impact Gallardo will have on River Plate. With his winning mentality and deep connection with the club, it is expected that he will restore the team’s good form and lead them to new achievements. The Millonaria fans have great confidence in the idol, eagerly awaiting what is to come.
Main Reasons for the Return
- Victorious History: Gallardo has proven his competence both as a player and as a coach of River Plate.
- Identification with the Club: The coach has a historical and emotional relationship with River, being one of the greatest idols of the club.
- Projects and Planning: His return coincides with the long-term planning of the board, seeking stability and new titles.
- Athletic Challenges: The proximity to important games, such as the Libertadores, demands an experienced and successful commander.
- Support of the Fans: The Millonaria fans see Gallardo as a figure capable of leading the team to new glories.
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