🤝Deal done: River reach agreement with Pablo Longoria | OneFootball

Pending official confirmation, River Plate have secured the arrival of Pablo Longoria as their new sporting director. The 39-year-old from Asturias, who recently enjoyed a successful spell as president of Olympique de Marseille, will join the club’s structure at Núñez to work alongside Stéfano Di Carlo and Enzo Francescoli, bringing a global and modern vision to the “Millionaire” side’s football project.

An elite career in Europe

Despite his youth, Longoria boasts an enviable résumé. Starting out as a scout at Newcastle in 2007, his career took off at clubs such as Recreativo de Huelva, Atalanta, Sassuolo, Juventus and Valencia. His strategic ability led him to the Marseille presidency in 2021, establishing him as one of the most influential executives in European football.

Objectives: scouting and protecting the academy

Longoria’s mission at River is clear: to professionalise the scouting department so the club can become a regional benchmark and strengthen its youth divisions. His management will aim to create the ideal setting to retain and protect young players, preventing early departures and making the most of the institution’s footballing assets.

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