Marcelo Gallardo remains in contractual limbo with Al Ittihad, the Saudi team, while negotiating his departure from the club. Although there is no official announcement yet, the Argentine coach is expected to step down in a matter of hours or days. The club would be preparing a historic compensation of around $30 million to terminate Gallardo’s contract, which was valid until June 2025.
Gallardo’s dismissal will cost the Saudi club dearly, with an additional cost for the remaining year on his contract, as well as the dismissal of his seven-member technical team. Despite the team’s disappointing season, with problems ranging from injuries to internal conflicts, Gallardo’s departure represents a new beginning for Al Ittihad, who is already looking for a new top-level coach who can take charge of his squad. full of stars, led by Karim Benzema himself.
An Italian as a possible substitute
While Gallardo’s situation is resolved, the club continues to search for a new technical director. As reported by the newspaper Marca, in recent weeks there have been rumors about the possible hiring of top-level coaches such as Maxi Allegri, but there is still no confirmation. Ramón Planes, former sporting director of Barcelona and Espanyol, is tasked with finding the right successor for Gallardo.
