Marcelo Gallardo
Marcelo Gallardo renews contract with River Plate until 2026
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River Plate's president, Stefano Di Carlo, announced that coach Marcelo Gallardo will extend his contract until December 2026, despite the team's poor sporting form. The decision came in a press conference ahead of the Superclasico against Boca Juniors. Gallardo voiced confidence in turning around the adverse situation.
River Plate has added a third reinforcement from Brazil under Marcelo Gallardo, following the arrivals of Fausto Vera and Aníbal Moreno, as part of its active January 2026 transfer window strategy.
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River Plate announced on Friday the signing of 25-year-old defensive midfielder Fausto Vera from Brazil's Atlético Mineiro as its first reinforcement for the 2026 season. The player, a product of Argentinos Juniors, joins on a one-year loan with a purchase option, following a tough title-less season for the club but with qualification for the Copa Libertadores.