In a market where River looked for alternatives outside, Marcelo Gallardo He ended up finding a solution behind closed doors. After several weeks of analysis and tests in the preseason, the coach made an unusual determination in his cycle and decided to keep a player who was returning from a new loan.
The decision was surprising due to the context and the immediate background of the footballer, who had chained several consecutive transfers away from Núñez. However, recent performance has completely changed the picture.
The case that broke a rule of the Gallardo cycle
As explained Juan Balbi in ESPN, Tomas Galvan underwent a different evaluation than usual. “It is the only case in the Gallardo cycle of a player who returns after so many loans and stays. The evaluation was positive”the journalist detailed, marking the exception within the DT model.
The midfielder arrived after his time at Velezwith his future practically defined outside the club, but his performance in friendlies and training ended up tipping the balance in his favor.
A profile that River did not find on the market
Beyond the specific decision, the market context was key. River He searched for weeks for a footballer with specific offensive characteristics and was unable to close any negotiations. In this scenario, Gallardo observed an internal alternative that began to gain ground.
“He showed freshness and something more disruptive in a River that had been innocuous”added Balbi, highlighting that the coaching staff values his ability to associate and break lines in attack.
The direct order of the Doll and the minutes to come
The final confirmation came with the coach’s word. According to what was told by Juan Cortese in TyC SportsGallardo was clear in the internal talk: “You’re not leaving here, I need you to be there.”. The phrase finished sealing its continuity.
The idea of the coaching staff is to give quality minutes during the season, especially as a partner of the most creative players on the team, a role that the coach considers key in his scheme.
The voice of the player after the decision
After confirming his permanence, Galván also left his gaze on this new chapter. “I take it as a new opportunity. I was away from the club for several years and today I return with more experience”he expressed, valuing the support received.
So, River adds an unexpected reinforcement without going on the market, in a decision that once again shows the weight of the preseason and Gallardo’s clinical eye.
