Stefano Di Carlo named River president: "We need composure, faith" | OneFootball

This Monday, November 3, Stefano Di Carlo officially took office as the new president of River. After winning last Saturday’s elections with 61.77% of the votes, he received the transfer of power from Jorge Brito. The young leader, 36 years old, will head the institution until December 2029. Upon taking office, he stated: “This is a continuation, but also a new stage.” And regarding the current sporting situation of Marcelo Gallardo’s team, he emphasized, “we don’t like this present, but we have a project.”

In his first words as head of the Núñez institution, Di Carlo elaborated on the current state of the professional squad, just one day after the tough defeat against Gimnasia that complicated their hopes of qualifying for the next Libertadores. “We know there are many challenges, with continuity but also with a new stage. Let’s not be mistaken, we know that the current football moment is not to our liking nor does it represent us, but we will get through this with a project and a plan,” he stated with conviction.

“You get through these moments as long as you are clear about the horizon, the path, and the challenges that River faces. Let everyone know that we are reassured by the fact that we are all very united. The electoral process showed that last Saturday. This unity among players, directors, and the coaching staff will get us through and will get us back on the path from which we briefly strayed,” he added.

Di Carlo’s inauguration had a notable guest: Claudio Tapia, president of the AFA, along with Pablo Toviggino. The head of the Núñez club thanked the presence of the officials and highlighted River’s commitment to the National Team: “I am deeply grateful for the presence of the president and the treasurer of the AFA… We are proud to offer our stadium as a venue for the 2030 World Cup.”

Regarding his term, the new leader of the Millonario assured: “This is a continuation, but at the same time a new stage, with new challenges and opportunities. River members can rest assured that we are very clear about where we need to go.”

The current sporting crisis of the first team does not alter Di Carlo’s roadmap regarding football. At this time, uncertainty about Gallardo’s continuity in 2026 is growing even more, although the brand-new president, through his words, seems to reaffirm his project prior to the elections.

Throughout his campaign, the former Secretary General made his position clear: “El Muñeco” must continue to be the CEO at the football level, ensuring that all strategic and operational decisions in that area go through the head coach. The idea is to shield the sporting project despite the adverse streak. Although the final decision will rest with the coach himself.

In addition, the new president highlighted the club’s social role through the wide variety of sports it offers and its management at the educational level. Finally, he made special mention of River’s deep collaboration with the Argentine National Team, recalling the historic legacy that the Millonario is the institution that has contributed the most players to the history of the Albiceleste.

Just as Tapia and Toviggino were present at the event, important figures in the club’s history such as Reinaldo Merlo, Ubaldo Fillol, and David Trezeguet also took part.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.