“I informed the leaders that this is the end. My contract ends in December and I will no longer be at the club after that date. It’s one of the hardest and most heartfelt decisions I’ve had to make in my career, I don’t have the words. Beyond the sadness, I feel a deep inner peace, which makes me feel good about myself, because the path traveled during all these years makes me very proud”explained Marcelo Gallardo in October 2022 shortly before leaving the club, trying to hold back his tears.
Free since, “El muñeco” who has coached the Millonarios 417 times winning fourteen titles in eight seasons, is regularly announced in the biggest European clubs, he who has not yet crossed the Atlantic as a coach while he played for several seasons in Monaco (1999-2003) then at PSG (2007-2008). But during this summer of 2023, it could be the right one for the most successful coach in the history of River Plate, who now has a status bearing his image on the forecourt of the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. After being announced at PSG, OL and even Tottenham, it is OM’s turn to be one of the declared courtiers at Gallardo, according to our information.
An experienced coach with the perfect playing profile for OM
It must be said that Igor Tudor has just said goodbye to OM and that Pablo Longoria must activate to find him a replacement capable of taking over from the Croatian technician whose departure was made official on Thursday. And Marcelo Gallardo (47) has everything the ideal coach has to offer. He knows the French championship, has an incredible track record and his playing philosophy fits perfectly with the Marseille workforce with high and intense pressing, a game based on possession and piston full-backs sometimes used as wingers. This would not change the daily lives of OM players…
If Gallardo’s name is at the top of the pile, nothing yet indicates that the demanding Argentinian technician will be the future coach of OM. Other names are mentioned behind the scenes to succeed Tudor, as we told you earlier today. Then, the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille does not necessarily bring back good memories to Marcelo Gallardo. One evening in April 2000, Marseille is fighting for its maintenance and Monaco for the title. At half-time, a fight broke out and Gallardo was beaten up, notably by Christophe Galtier… now PSG coach. The case is now far away, but Marcelo Gallardo has not necessarily forgotten this trap… There is no doubt that Pablo Longoria will be able to find the arguments to convince him to join the Marseille city and thus succeed other illustrious former Argentinian coaches, namely Marcelo Bielsa or Jorge Sampaoli…
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