Marcelo Gallardo officially announced his resignation as head coach of River Plate. In a farewell video, he thanked the fans for their unconditional love and support throughout all these years, even in the most delicate moments. 'I am invaded by pain and emotion in my soul for not being able to meet the objectives,' Gallardo began. He also acknowledged that 'things did not turn out as we had projected.' Finally, he added, 'I have nothing but words of gratitude for everyone. I wholeheartedly hope that the institution that has grown enormously in recent years will have good football results to further elevate what River means.' The announcement and farewell were made in an audiovisual that quickly went viral on social networks. Despite stepping aside, the millionaire idol confirmed to supporters that he will not leave immediately: he will be on the bench for the last time next Thursday, when River hosts Banfield for the seventh matchday of the Apertura Tournament. This premature end of his second cycle leaves a highly adverse balance, marked by a lack of footballing responses and an alarming streak of 10 defeats in the last 15 matches, a very painful record for the successful career of the most winning coach in the club's history.
