The former president will support Stéfano Di Carlo and clarified that he will not seek to return to power at Millonario in order to 'give way to the younger ones'
He was also asked about Marcelo Gallardo, whom he managed during his presidency: "Gallardo hasn't told me anything. He's doing very well. He has a very good relationship with Di Carlo, who has the ability to do what needs to be done. That is the path to follow".
In December 2013, Rodolfo D’Onofrio assumed the presidency of River after a chaotic period with Daniel Passarella in charge. Not even the most optimistic could have imagined that during his two terms he would achieve historic titles, economic order, and a deep renovation of the Estadio Monumental that was later continued by Jorge Brito. His administration left him as a leader respected by the fans, something unusual in Argentine soccer.
Looking ahead to the presidential elections in November 2025, D’Onofrio confirmed in an interview with Radio La Red that he will not run again: "The family agrees with the decision I have made. I'm not going to run as a candidate. Why? After eight years, one should not remain in power indefinitely. It's necessary to give way to younger people. I don't believe in saviors. I believe in teams, in groups of people".
The former president stated that he will work actively so that Stéfano Di Carlo, current general secretary and former vice president, will be the one to continue the official project: "I'm helping, working so that Stéfano Di Carlo becomes president. I'm supporting him in the project. With him, with Andrés Ballotta, we're working on the project. I'm going to take care of the organization and everything they need from me. Not to be someone who is in the shadows, no…".
Although the exact date will be known in August, the elections already have a set month: November. In the previous elections, in December 2021, Brito was elected by an overwhelming majority, but now he will not be able to run again due to a statutory reform that eliminated the possibility of reelection.
On the official side, Stéfano Di Carlo will lead the presidential ticket and would be accompanied by Mariano Taratuty, Ignacio Villarroel, and Andrés Ballotta as vice presidents.
In the opposition, Pablo Lunati has already registered, Carlos Trillo is also expected to do so, and a joint front with the sectors of Antonio Caselli and Luis Belli is not ruled out. Everything indicates that there will be an election with high political tension in Núñez.
