Marcelo Gallardo plans his return to the pitch with a focus on European football. Livre since the beginning of 2026, after leaving River Plate, the 50-year-old Argentine coach has intensified his English studies in recent months. ESPN found out that he dreams of his first experience at Velho Continente, especially at Inglaterra.
Gallardo has never managed a European club as a coach. Como player, played for PSG and Monaco, for França. Suas’s only passages outside of Argentina were on Nacional, from Uruguai, in 2013, and on Al Ittihad, from Arábia Saudita, in 2024.
Interesse reinforced in Europa
Recentemente, the Argentine traveled to watch games in the final stretch of Uefa Champions League. The objective was to maintain contact with the European football environment. Ele is looking for a project that values its offensive game philosophy.
Trajetória victorious in River Plate
Gallardo has built a successful history on River Plate, with multiple titles. The fans maintain a strong connection with him. Apesar of frequent surveys of Brazilian clubs, the current focus is the European market.
- Estuda English to facilitate communication on Premier League
- Acompanhou Champions League to watch trends
- Tem 50 years old and seeks new international challenge
- Prioriza medium and long term projects
The coach must analyze proposals from the middle of the year onwards. Seu planning points to Velho Continente as the main target.