BIG NEWS: Marcelo Gallardo will leave River Plate if they do not qualify for the Libertadores

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The future of River Plate hangs by a thread, and with it, that of their most emblematic coach in recent times. Marcelo Gallardo has made a decisive decision: if the team does not qualify for the next edition of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores, he will leave his position at the end of the season.

There will be no second chances or excuses. The "Muñeco" believes that such a failure would mark the end of his cycle at the Núñez club, despite having just renewed his contract with the arrival of the new club president.

Gallardo takes responsibility at River Plate

River Plate, struck by recent poor results and the defeat in the Superclásico against Boca Juniors, is going through one of the most challenging moments of the Gallardo era. The coach has publicly taken responsibility for the team's poor performance and has even informed the board that he will not accept the remaining salary if the team fails to qualify for the top continental tournament. Sources close to the dressing room confirm that Gallardo feels that his cycle may have reached a point of exhaustion. "If we don't meet the objective, I have nothing else to do here," the coach is said to have privately expressed.

This determination reflects the level of demand he has maintained since his arrival in 2014, where he won multiple international titles and brought River Plate back to the continent's elite. But this season has been different: the team fails to establish a clear playing identity, the squad shows signs of weariness, and media pressure has intensified.

The weight of failure and the rebuilding of River Plate

Within River Plate, Marcelo Gallardo's possible departure is seen as a profound institutional blow. Beyond the results, the coach represents a model of management, discipline, and talent development that defined an era. However, the lack of consistency and early eliminations have eroded confidence both in the squad and the coaching staff.

Qualifying for the Libertadores has become a matter of sporting and emotional survival. Gallardo understands that being excluded from the continental competition after eleven years would be an unacceptable setback for a club of River Plate's magnitude. Therefore, he prefers to step aside rather than continue a process he deems stagnant.

The management is already considering possible scenarios for the future. If the team fails to secure a spot in the continental tournament, the rebuilding plan would involve a profound restructuring of the squad, with several high-salary players exiting and a focus on young talents from the academy. Gallardo does not want to be part of that phase if the club does not maintain its competitive status.

Marcelo Gallardo and the closure of a glorious era

Marcelo Gallardo, a symbol of River Plate, seems to be facing the twilight of his most successful cycle. If he fails to qualify for the Libertadores, he would end a bond that transformed the recent history of the club. Under his leadership, River Plate won two Copa Libertadores, three Recopa Sudamericana, a Copa Sudamericana, and several domestic titles, establishing itself as one of the continent's powerhouses.

However, the natural wear and high expectations have taken their toll. Gallardo does not cling to his position out of comfort or history. His decision, more than a resignation, is a display of coherence and self-criticism. "The club needs new energy if we fail to achieve the objective," he reportedly expressed to those close to him.

River Plate's immediate challenge will be to win against Vélez and hope for results in other matches, but regardless of the outcome, Gallardo's message is clear: his continuity depends on the honor and sporting prestige of the club. If River Plate fails to secure a spot in the Libertadores, one of the most successful and symbolic cycles in Argentine football will come to a close.

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