The choice of Coudet responds to the search for a profile with an identity linked to the institution and a bold football proposal that is in tune with the history of the "Millionaire".
In parallel to the hiring of the head coach, the leadership is in an advanced stage of negotiations with Santiago Solari. The current member of the Real Madrid structure is the main candidate to assume the role of Sporting Director, which would mean a comprehensive renewal in the club's football decision-making.
This move represents not just a change of names, but the beginning of a new era that seeks to capitalize on Coudet's international experience and the institutional hierarchy of figures such as Solari.
Since there is no automatic termination clause, River will have to pay a financial compensation to the Basque club to release the coach from his current duties.
The arrival of Coudet occurs at a critical transitional moment following Marcelo Gallardo's decision to leave the club after the match against Banfield. "Everything in sync," according to club sources.
This Friday, there was already an initial contact between Bragarnik, Di Carlo, and Francescoli to confirm their interest in hiring him. The coach, already pointed out as the main candidate to join River, directed Alavés this Friday, in the 2-0 defeat against Levante, while the Basque club's board was already in advanced talks with Quique Sánchez Flores to take charge of the squad.
Following the sensitive departure of Gallardo, the leadership moved swiftly to ensure the continuity of a competitive sports project, as learned by the Noticias Argentinas agency.
The strategic agreement The management led by the Di Carlo board successfully concluded negotiations for "Chacho" Coudet to take the reins of the first team. The agreement stipulates that Coudet will sign a contract that will link him to the Núñez institution until December 2027, betting on a medium-term process.
The coach is scheduled to travel back to Argentina this same Wednesday. It is expected that upon his arrival, he will proceed to the formal signing of the document and will be officially presented to the press during the course of the coming week.
Situation with Deportivo Alavés: Despite initial denials—motivated by a professional ethics issue towards his current club in Spain—the coach's departure is a fact.
