'El Muñeco' appears as one of the main candidates to take over at a Brasileirão team that recently dismissed its coach
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Just over 24 hours after his departure from River was confirmed, the name of Marcelo Gallardo has already begun to circulate strongly in Brazil. According to O Globo, the Argentine coach is among the main candidates to take over at Vasco da Gama, which is looking for a replacement after the recent departure of Fernando Diniz.
The elimination in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca against Fluminense hastened the end of Diniz's cycle, as he left the position after 55 matches, with 20 victories, 13 draws, and 22 defeats. In that context, the board of the Rio de Janeiro club decided to target a coach with greater renown to face the remainder of the season.
Although el Muñeco still has to coach his last match with River, this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against Banfield at the Monumental, his profile is already appealing in Rio de Janeiro. His outstanding track record at el Millonario, especially in his first spell, positions him as a coach with the experience and stature to take over.
Gallardo es uno de los candidatos para reemplazar a Diniz en Vasco da Gama
From Brazil, observers warn that el Muñeco's salary, like that of other candidates, would be considerably higher than what Diniz received. Despite this, at Vasco executives understand that it is time to make a statement signing, even more so considering that the team will play not only the Brasileirao and the domestic cup, but also the Copa Sudamericana, which it reached after finishing 14th last season.
In addition to Gallardo, the list includes Artur Jorge, Libertadores 2024 champion with Botafogo and currently at Al-Rayyan, and Renato Gaúcho, who has an extensive track record in Brazilian soccer. In any case, the name of the Argentine, who has already had two international experiences (Nacional de Uruguay and Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia), is the one that has caused the most impact in recent hours.
Meanwhile, as he defines his definitive farewell at River, Gallardo's future remains open. For now, it can't be ruled out that he may choose a period of rest after a complex spell, but Vasco's interest has already placed his profile at the center of the South American market.
