"River Plate" has preserved M. Gallardo for at least a few more years. © REUTERS

Well-respected football coach Marcelo Gallardo will remain coaching in Argentina for another year. M. Gallardo announced that he will continue coaching the "River Plate" team for another year. The Argentinean, with this team, won the Argentine championship title for the first time in 7 years in November. M. Gallardo stated in a press conference: "Yes, I have decided to stay with the 'River Plate' team. I am ready to extend my contract for another season. I have already informed the management and the players of this decision." This fall, the promising coach had already been linked to the "Barcelona" team and also has attention from other European teams.