🔍In search of a manager: the 2️⃣ names linked with River | OneFootball

Club Atlético River Plate has launched a strategic search to revamp its football structure. According to information from The Athletic, the club’s leadership has two internationally prominent names as its main targets for the sporting director role: Ramón Planes, currently at Al Ittihad, and Pablo Longoria, former president of Olympique de Marseille.

Initial international contacts

The Núñez-based club has already held initial talks with both candidates to gauge their availability and learn about their plans. Planes brings extensive experience in European football, notably from his time at FC Barcelona, while Longoria is known for his modern and aggressive approach in the French transfer market.

A third candidate in the shadows

Although Planes and Longoria are the leading options, there is at least a third candidate on the shortlist whose identity has not yet emerged. River is looking for a profile that combines global experience with the ability to strengthen both its youth academy and first-team squad ahead of the upcoming international challenges.

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