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River Plate Parts Ways with Coach Coudet After Copa Sudamericana Exit
WHY IT MATTERS
The sudden vacancy may disrupt River Plate’s pre‑season plans and influence their performance in the upcoming Argentine league campaign.
What happened
In a swift turn of events, Argentine giants River Plate announced the resignation of head coach Marcelo Coudet, who had been in charge for less than seven months. The decision followed the club’s elimination from the Copa Sudamericana, prompting Coudet to offer his resignation.
Both parties agreed to a mutual consent termination, leaving River Plate with a vacancy and a record of three permanent head coaches this year.
The club’s board will now seek a new manager ahead of the upcoming season, while fans and analysts watch to see how the coaching shuffle will affect the team’s preparations and on‑field strategy.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Coudet exits River Plate after less than seven months in charge
Buenos Aires Times · James Grainger · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply