Cristian Bragarnik, who represents Eduardo Coudet, has revealed that River Plate's leadership has reached out to discuss the possibility of Coudet succeeding Marcelo Gallardo as head coach. He confirmed that Stéfano Di Carlo, a key official at River Plate, contacted him to inquire about Coudet's availability and to explore setting up an interview. This contact followed the recent news of Gallardo's resignation which sent ripples through the football community, making Coudet a prime candidate despite his current commitments with Alavés.

Coudet himself had stated in a press conference prior to the upcoming match against Levante that neither he nor his representative had been contacted about the job at River Plate. This creates an interesting dynamic as the speculation around Gallardo's departure and the decision-making at River intensifies. Coudet's comments suggest that he is focused on his current role, yet the developments from River cannot be ignored as they signal a shift in their coaching strategy.

The interest from River Plate adds a layer of complexity to the coaching landscape in Argentine football. With a storied history and passionate fanbase, the Millonario’s coaching decisions are closely watched, and any potential appointment of Coudet could lead to significant changes in team dynamics and performance. As negotiations potentially progress, the situation will be pivotal not only for Coudet and River Plate but also for the larger narrative of football coaching in Argentina.