The 5 signings that Marcelo Gallardo demanded for River Plate for 2026

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River Plate is preparing for a deep overhaul. After a bleak year, their head coach, Marcelo Gallardo, demanded five key reinforcements for the 2026 market: Claudio Echeverri, Luciano Gondou, Román Vega, a central defender, and a central midfielder.

With an estimated budget of 20-25 million dollars, the "Muñeco" aims to turn the page and rebuild the team's backbone, as reported by journalist Germán García Grova from Bolavip.

River Plate seeks renewal focusing on offense and defense

River Plate faces a transfer market with many changes. The departure of historic players or those with contracts nearing expiration marks a turning point: Enzo Pérez, Pity Martínez, Milton Casco, Nacho Fernández, Miguel Borja, and Paulo Díaz are among those who will not continue. This cleanout creates space for Gallardo to design a younger, agile, and competitive squad.

Among the targets is Claudio Echeverri, a midfielder developed in the club, currently in Europe and eager to return. Also, the name Luciano Gondou surfaces strongly as a forward with a good scoring touch. The offensive pair symbolizes River's effort to regain goal-scoring prowess and creativity.

Román Vega emerges as an option for the left-back position, aiming to provide competition for Marcos Acuña. The search for a commanding center-back and a holding midfielder completes the ambitious list presented by Gallardo. River aims to cover the critical areas: defense, midfield creativity, and offense.

Marcelo Gallardo's plan

Marcelo Gallardo aims not to fill the squad arbitrarily. His focus is on young players with European experience, hungry individuals with potential and a drive for fresh blood. Echeverri embodies youthful talent, energized and with offensive prowess. Gondou offers a potent forward profile, with good acceleration and a presence in the box. Román Vega brings youth to defense, attitude, and room for growth. Additionally, the plan to incorporate a holding midfielder and an experienced center-back aims to provide the team with balance, physical strength, and midfield control.

Club officials, alongside the coaching staff, are crunching numbers. The goal is to maintain contained investment, adjusting expenses and prioritizing loans with purchase options. River aims to bring actual value, not costly gambles. The objective is a competitive squad with intelligent rotations and a sustainable project.

Can River Plate regain its path in 2026?

The context demands a rebirth: without titles this year, without qualification, and with an aging squad, River Plate must reinvent itself. Gallardo assumes his leadership role and drives an urgent rebuild. If the requested reinforcements arrive and perform, the club could regain competitive weight in Argentina.

Echeverri, Gondou, and Vega symbolize this renaissance. Coupled with a central midfielder and an established center-back, the team could regain balance, youth, and offensive spark. This plan is a strong bet on the future. If executed correctly, River Plate can resume its fight.

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