While Mouth He is on his way to winning everything locally, River is going through a crisis that has not been seen before under his leadership Marcelo Gallardo. With the DollThe Millionaire get used to the party. He even signed one of the most important moments in his history by winning it Copa Libertadores in the Xeneize at the Santiago Bernabeu. But everything has an end in Núñez.

DT called a press conference at the club after the team’s morning training session on October 13 to announce what no fan wanted to hear: what’s ON The winningest run in River’s history will end in December after eight and a half years.

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“In December my contract expires and I will no longer be at the club. It is one of the most difficult and heartfelt decisions. I knew it would be a very delicate moment to express myself. I will take a short break and beyond the announcement, I am here to thank the people who trusted me”, projection.

Gallardo will have two games left as his DT Millionaire: On Sunday 16 October they will face Rosario Central in their last home game and on Sunday 23 October they will visit Racing. At River, Marcelo won 14 titles.

The SportingNews followed the coach’s statements live.

Marcelo Gallardo’s press conference, live

The most important quotes from the River coach in his conference. The Doll He joined the club’s technical management in 2014.

• “In December my contract expires and I will no longer be at the club. It is one of the most difficult and heartfelt decisions. I knew it would be a very delicate moment to express myself. I will take a short break and beyond the announcement, I am here to thank the people who trusted me.”
• “It was a beautiful stage of eight and a half years, I thank the players who had the greatness to wear this shirt. They have put themselves in the mood for work and professionalism. I thank everyone who accompanied me.”
• “Beyond sadness, I have a peace of heart that makes me feel good about myself. The journey I’ve been on all these years makes me feel very proud. Pride is the word I want to emphasize. We’ve been through a lot things: beautiful and not so, but it is the essence of a team that always looked forward and never gave in. If there is something that one leaves behind in all this sacrifice, it is time, time that he will devote to what he loves and passionately. This is of great value. The ride has been great. Everything has an end, it’s time to close a precious circle.”
• “I want to thank the fans for every little tribute they gave me by entering a pitch. Sunday will be my last match at the Monumental. Thank you for all the affection and love you have given me.”