Dismissal of Gallardo, record: 30 million euros!

Marcelo Gallardo says goodbye to Al-Ittihad. The Argentine arrived on the bench in Jeddah in November 2023, replacing Nuno Espirito Santo, but failed to live up to expectations upon signing. Al Ittihad failed to turn things around in the domestic league (where they defended their title) and also had a poor run at the Club World Cup, a competition in which they were the hosts. Adding to the unsportsmanlike flavor is Gallardo’s difficult relationship with team star Karim Benzema. from which he separated stage the club’s pre-season training camp in Dubai in December due to being late from holiday due to a cyclone.

According to media reports Ariyadia Gallardo’s dismissal will not be easy as the Argentine has signed a contract with Al Ittihad until June 30, 2025. The coach wants to recover what is stipulated in the contract and a figure of 30 million euros is being considered upon dismissal. A record amount to be received by the former River Plate coach.

Al Ittihad is already working to find a new coach to replace Gallardo. Athletic director Ramon Planes must work around the clock to find a replacement coach as quickly as possible. Gallardo’s numbers in Saudi Arabia leave much to be desired. In 33 games they have 15 wins, 4 draws and 14 losses. A far cry from the numbers expected for one of Saudi Arabia’s big four clubs. At the same time, the ratio of goals scored and goals conceded is negative: 56 for and 59 against. Very bad data for a team that included Benzema, Fabinho, Luis Felipe, Kante, Abderrazak Hamdallah. Marcelo Gallardo has already become history in Al-Ittihad.

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