David Trezeguet returns to River in institutional role

Former French striker David Trezeguet returns to River Plate to take on a key institutional representation role at the club. He was presented on Thursday at the Estadio Monumental alongside president Stefano Di Carlo. His position focuses on developing strategic alliances and strengthening the team's positioning.

David Trezeguet, world champion with France in 1998 and former River player from 2012 to 2013, returns to the Millonario club at age 48 in a new institutional phase. The announcement took place on Thursday at the Estadio Monumental, where president Stefano Di Carlo officially confirmed his appointment. According to the club, Trezeguet will be in charge of institutional linkage and representation, working alongside the Institutional, Marketing, and Commercial areas.

His main duties include managing strategic alliances with organizations, companies, and institutions, as well as supporting commercial agreements, sponsor and partner activations, and developing academy programs and training experiences. He will also represent the club at official events, celebrations, protocol meetings, and linkage activities. Trezeguet will engage in networking with football and sports industry figures, both locally and internationally, in coordination with relevant departments.

River highlighted Trezeguet's prior experience in similar roles during his time at Juventus. The club stressed that this addition aims to create new value opportunities through the design and execution of strategic initiatives. From Platense origins, Trezeguet arrives in Núñez to aid the team's positioning and agreement development.

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