After leaving River due to elimination in the Sudamericana, Chacho appears as an option for the gaucho team, which is fighting to avoid relegation in the Brasileirao and has already had him as a coach in two stints
In his place, Leonardo Ponzio took over on an interim basis, and in his first matches, he achieved two victories: one against Banfield and another against Independiente Rivadavia from Mendoza. These results provided a temporary respite for the squad and management, although it has not yet been decided who will be the permanent coach.
Meanwhile, in Porto Alegre, the situation is more urgent. Inter needs to accumulate points immediately to distance itself from the relegation zone, and the possibility of a coaching change is not entirely ruled out, although for now, Pezzolano remains in charge.
Coudet's refusal to return at this moment does not completely close the door. In Brazilian football, names change quickly, and if the team's situation worsens, it would not be surprising for contact to be reestablished. For now, Chacho has chosen to wait for an offer with greater projection and more time to work ahead.
In the Argentine and Brazilian football environment, Coudet's figure continues to generate expectation. His offensive playing style and his ability to quickly extract performance from squads make him an attractive option for clubs seeking immediate results.
The fact that a big club like Inter has inquired about him just days after his departure from River confirms that his prestige remains intact despite the poor final streak at the Monumental. Now it remains to be seen what path the coach chooses in the coming weeks, as the Brazilian calendar continues to advance and Inter fights for its survival.
Marcelo “Chacho” Coudet's departure from River did not go unnoticed across the border. As soon as his exit was confirmed following the elimination in the Copa Sudamericana, the Argentine coach reappeared on the radar of a big club in Brazil: Internacional de Porto Alegre.
According to reports in Brazilian media, Inter explored the possibility of bringing in the 51-year-old coach. The red team is currently in 18th place in the Brasileirao with only 25 points and is seriously at risk in the fight for survival. Given this situation, the continuity of Uruguayan Paulo Pezzolano is in doubt, and Coudet's name has emerged strongly.
However, according to information from ESPN Brazil, Chacho has reportedly rejected the chance to return to the gaucho club. The main reason is that there are only twelve matches left to play in the local championship, a very narrow margin to attempt a comeback that avoids relegation.
Coudet is already familiar with Inter. He managed the team in two different stages: first in 2020 and then between 2023 and 2024. In both periods, he left a positive mark and built a good relationship with the management and the fans, which explains why his name is circulating again as the team goes through a sports crisis.
The coach left River amid a strong crisis of results. The elimination on penalties against Independiente Santa Fe at the Monumental, in the round of 16 of the Sudamericana, ultimately defined his future. The defeat created a tense atmosphere that precipitated his departure.
