Eduardo Coudet has officially taken the reins at River Plate, arriving in Argentina early Wednesday morning and quickly immersing himself in his new role. The new manager was greeted by a passionate crowd of supporters upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport before leading his first training session at the River Camp.

Warm Welcome and Contract Signing

Coudet landed in Buenos Aires in the early hours of March 4th, coming from Madrid. He was immediately met by enthusiastic fans eager to welcome their new coach. Following his arrival, Coudet headed to the Monumental stadium to finalize his contract, which extends through December 2027.

First Training Session and Team Introduction

After signing his contract, Coudet conducted his first training session at the River Camp in Ezeiza. The session began promptly at 4 p.m. And followed a brief, private introduction to the team. Present at the introduction were River Plate President Stefano Di Carlo, Enzo Francescoli, and Leonardo Ponzio, members of the technical secretariat.

Also in attendance were vice presidents Andrés Ballotta, Ignacio Villarroel, and Mariano Taratuty, along with Agustín Forchieri, Santiago Poblet, and Federico Ferreyra.

Staff and Initial Impressions

Coudet was joined by professors Octavio Manera and Guido Cretari, as well as Damian Musto and Carlos Miguel Fernandez, who are part of his coaching staff. Marcelo Barovero will continue as the goalkeeper coach.

Coudet expressed his enthusiasm, stating Fue un viaje largo, estoy contento… No esperaba el llamado de River pero se dio todo muy rápido. Estoy contento y agradecido (“It was a long trip, I’m happy… I didn’t expect the call from River but everything happened very quickly. I’m happy and grateful.”).

Looking Ahead

Coudet will have eight training sessions with the team before their match against Huracán on March 12th. He emphasized his intention to instill an idea and a form within the team, aiming to restore their performance levels. He also stated I have a great squad and things are going to turn out well. They need to recover levels. I know what being in River entails. I believe in a recovery.

Coudet also shared a personal sentiment, noting you have to hug the person beyond the footballer, indicating his commitment to building strong relationships with his players.

FAQ

When did Eduardo Coudet arrive in Argentina?

Eduardo Coudet arrived in Argentina in the early hours of March 4, 2026.

What is the length of Coudet’s contract with River Plate?

Coudet’s contract with River Plate extends through December 2027.

Where did Coudet conduct his first training session?

Coudet conducted his first training session at the River Camp in Ezeiza.