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Marcelo Gallardo’s possible move to Ecuador excites Hernán Galíndez

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Marcelo Gallardo is reportedly close to becoming Ecuador’s national team coach, but the Ecuadorian Football Federation has not officially confirmed an agreement.
  • Ecuador captain Hernán Galíndez said hiring a coach of Gallardo’s stature would represent an important step and raise expectations within the team.
  • The proposed four-year deal still involves unresolved financial details, with Gallardo potentially preparing for a debut against South Korea on Sept. 24.

Marcelo Gallardo’s possible arrival as Ecuador coach has already sparked excitement inside the national team. Hernán Galíndez, one of Ecuador’s captains, described the prospect as a major opportunity, even while acknowledging that the appointment remains unconfirmed.

After Huracán’s visit to Belgrano, the 39-year-old goalkeeper told ESPN that having a coach of Gallardo’s level would represent an important step for Ecuador. “Very important. Without a doubt, a coach of that level, I don’t know if it has already been confirmed, would be a very important step for Ecuador,” Galíndez said.

Very important. Without a doubt, a coach of that level, I don’t know if it has already been confirmed, would be a very important step for Ecuador.

· Hernán GalíndezThe Ecuador goalkeeper assessed Gallardo’s possible appointment.

The goalkeeper said the possible appointment had created real anticipation among Ecuador’s players. “Without a doubt, a coach of Gallardo’s stature makes us dream. Ecuador has very good players, and without a doubt it could be a very important step forward,” he said.

Without a doubt, a coach of Gallardo’s stature makes us dream. Ecuador has very good players, and without a doubt it could be a very important step forward.

· Hernán GalíndezGalíndez described the expectations surrounding Gallardo’s possible arrival.

Galíndez also discussed his own future with the national team. He recalled being “very angry” after the World Cup, but later made clear that he would remain available whenever Ecuador needed him. “For me, it will always be a privilege to be part of the national team,” added Galíndez, an Argentine-born player who became an Ecuadorian citizen and has made 39 appearances for the Tri, including seven matches at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.

The federation still must review conditions and reports on the candidates before formally approving the appointment. Fabrizio Romano and César Merlo reported that Gallardo had accepted the job and reached a verbal agreement, but federation sources said negotiations had not yet concluded. The proposed contract would run for four years and cover Ecuador’s path to the 2030 World Cup. Talks with federation president Francisco Egas advanced in Madrid, and Gallardo could travel to Ecuador the following week to sign. Financial details remain unresolved. If the deal is completed, he would prepare his first squad and plan a debut against South Korea on Sept. 24 in Suwon.

For me, it will always be a privilege to be part of the national team.

· Hernán GalíndezHe discussed his continued willingness to represent Ecuador.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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