The current Alavés coach stated that he still hasn't received a call from Millonarios, which he described as a 'world-class top' club on the same level as Barcelona and Real Madrid
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While River prepares to bid farewell to Marcelo Gallardo at the Monumental after this Thursday's match against Banfield, the main candidate to replace him broke his silence. Through a press conference, Eduardo Coudet flatly denied any contact with the board and tried to tone down the rumors that link him with the Núñez club.
Before Deportivo Alavés' match against Levante UD in LaLiga, Chacho was asked about his future and answered bluntly: "No one has contacted me or my agent, I'm staying out of the noise that has been created". "I have four children and I can swear on all four that no one from River has gotten in touch with me or my agent", he reaffirmed.
Coudet no recibió un llamado de River
Beyond the denial, the coach did not hide his emotional bond with the club where he played and coached: "When an institution like River comes along, it's on the same level as Madrid or Barcelona, they are world-class. It's a source of pride for me that they put me on the list of candidates".
"They are going through a special moment because they are bidding farewell to one of the most important coaches in River's history. It's a natural situation to be on a list of candidates, but nothing more", he stated.
With Alavés just three points above the relegation zone, Coudet avoided looking beyond the immediate present: "I don't consider what would happen in the event of a phone call". "The could or might doesn't exist", he maintained.
Coudet se enfoca en lo que pasa en el Alavés
"I understand the noise, I'm not staying out of all this. The phone doesn't ring, it explodes. Journalists from over there as well. There are people who have called me these days more than during the entire season. The noise is loud and for me, since I spent many years at that institution, I see it as something natural because I know how the board members act. I know the impact that this entails", he concluded.
Although he publicly denied any negotiations, Chacho's name continues to be the one that generates the most consensus within the Millionaire board. The only obstacle, if they move forward, would be resolving his departure from the Basque side. While they find a replacement for Muñeco, Marcelo Escudero, the reserve team coach, will take charge of the first team on an interim basis.
