Marcelo Gallardo, the most successful coach in River Plate history, is set to take over as head coach of Ecuador’s men’s national football team. 

The two-time Copa Libertadores winner is reportedly signing a four-year deal through December 2030, with the aim of competing in the 2028 Copa America and 2030 World Cup.

“I feel excited about this challenge,” Gallardo said after arriving in Ecuador, where he will be presented as head coach at a press conference. “We are going to work to ensure Ecuadorian fans feel fully represented by the national team during this stint.”

Una nueva era está por comenzar. 🇪🇨Mañana presentamos oficialmente a Marcelo Gallardo, nuevo Director Técnico de La Tri.🎙️ Sigue en vivo su primera rueda de prensa al frente de Ecuador a través de nuestro canal de YouTube, CanalFEF.📺 Transmisión desde las 15H30.#NuevaEra… pic.twitter.com/7MEoi5YPld— FEF 🇪🇨 (@FEFecuador) September 16, 2026

Una nueva era está por comenzar. 🇪🇨Mañana presentamos oficialmente a Marcelo Gallardo, nuevo Director Técnico de........

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