Racing offer new deal to manager Gustavo Costas until 2028 | OneFootball

Racing has shown a strong desire to keep Gustavo Costas as their coach until December 2028, coinciding with the end of President Diego Milito's term. The Argentine club bases this proposal on the impressive results achieved under Costas' leadership in the last two seasons, which include winning the 2024 Copa Sudamericana and the 2025 Recopa. Additionally, the team came close to the title in the Clausura tournament, finishing as runners-up, and reached the semifinals of this year's Copa Libertadores.

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Betting on Continuity and Leadership

Diego Cifarelli, the club's treasurer, confirmed the intention in statements to the newspaper LA NACION: “We want Gustavo to be Racing's head coach until Diego's last day as president.” This statement reinforces the board's support for the coach's work. Costas, on his part, expressed his ambition after the defeat in the Clausura final, lamenting not having won the title: “I said I came to win, not to compete. Thus, I feel indebted.”

Meeting and Formalized Proposal

The Racing board, represented by Milito and Cifarelli, met with Jito Alonso, Costas' representative, to present the renewal offer. “Gustavo is the leader of the squad and we want him to stay with us,” were the concluding words of the meeting. The club's assessment, which also includes sports director Sebastián Saja, points to Costas' presence as fundamental for the team's competitiveness on all fronts. The previous renewal, in December last year, was one of Milito's first actions as president, implying a salary increase for the coach.

Market Strategy and Future

The proposal, which aims to extend Costas' contract until the end of Milito's presidency, generated surprise internally, as there were no indications of such a long renewal. The financial aspect, according to the source, would not be an obstacle, as it has already been resolved in previous renewals. The continuity of the work will also depend on reinforcements and the maintenance of key players, as well as a decision regarding players with less participation. Costas shows great involvement with the day-to-day transfer market, maintaining constant dialogue with the board and the scouting department.

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