Club Atlético River Plate has begun a strategic search to revamp its football structure. According to information from The Athletic, the club’s board has identified two internationally prominent names as its main targets for the sporting director role: Ramón Planes, currently at Al Ittihad, and Pablo Longoria, former president of Olympique de Marseille.
Initial international contacts
The Núñez-based club has already held its first talks with both candidates to assess their availability and hear about their projects. Planes has extensive experience in European football, most notably during his time at FC Barcelona, while Longoria is known for his modern and aggressive management in the French transfer market.
A third candidate in the shadows
Although Planes and Longoria lead the shortlist, there is at least a third candidate on the list whose identity has not yet emerged. River is seeking a profile that combines global experience with the ability to strengthen both its youth academy and first-team squad ahead of upcoming international challenges.
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