🤝 Done deal: 'Chacho' Coudet set to become new River Plate manager | OneFootball

The River Plate world has finally found the man tasked with inheriting the coach’s jersey after the departure of Marcelo Gallardo.

Eduardo "Chacho" Coudet has reached a full agreement with the management led by Stefano Di Carlo to become the new head coach of the institution. After a week of intense negotiations and secrecy that kept fans on edge, the club’s former midfielder has accepted the challenge of returning to Núñez, this time to lead the football project from the bench.

The logistics for his arrival are already underway. Coudet, who had been working as the coach of Deportivo Alavés in the Spanish league, will leave the club. The coach is expected to land in Buenos Aires next Wednesday to sign a contract that will tie him to River. This decision marks the end of his stint in the Old Continent and his triumphant return to Argentine football, where he already made his mark with his intense and attacking style.

The mission ahead is not easy, as he will have to manage the post-Gallardo transition during a period of institutional change. The bet by Di Carlo and manager Enzo Francescoli on Coudet aims to inject energy and character into a squad that has shown inconsistencies in the Torneo Apertura. "Chacho" arrives with the backing of his previous success at Racing Club and Rosario Central, but above all with the advantage of knowing every corner of the Monumental, a key factor in easing the pressure that comes with the job.

As a player, Coudet left an indelible mark in the memory of River Plate members, winning five domestic titles and earning the fans’ affection with his charisma and commitment. That sense of belonging has been fundamental in bringing the negotiations to a successful conclusion, even surpassing other alternatives considered by the Technical Secretariat. His profile fits the club’s historic tradition: teams that take the initiative, press high, and seek to be protagonists on any field—qualities that fans demand without compromise.

The official debut of the new era is scheduled for next March 12, when River visits Huracán for the tenth round of the tournament, once the scheduled break in local football has passed. In the meantime, Marcelo Escudero will continue as interim coach for this Monday’s match. Expectations are sky-high; Núñez is preparing to welcome back a familiar face who promises to restore to the team that spark and rebelliousness that define his personality, with the goal of returning River to the top of the continent.

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