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Marcelo Gallardo in Talks to Become Ecuador National Team Coach

Marcelo Gallardo is negotiating a four-year contract to replace Sebastián Beccacece as Ecuador's national team coach.

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Marcelo Gallardo is negotiating to become the new head coach of the Ecuador national football team, replacing Sebastián Beccacece. [1] Matías Gallardo, a 22-year-old offensive midfielder, plays for Instituto de Córdoba in the Argentine Primera Nacional and is a leading scorer in the Clausura tournament Group A with 16 points. [2] Journalist César Merlo reported that financial terms between the Ecuadorian Football Federation and Marcelo Gallardo still need to be agreed upon. [3] Matías Gallardo, the son of Marcelo Gallardo, stated on 2026-09-03 that his family is not aware of the details of the negotiations. [4] Matías Gallardo said the family is currently waiting for an official announcement regarding the potential coaching appointment. [5] Matías Gallardo stated that his father Marcelo is reserved about these types of situations and does not share details until the matter is finalized. [6] Matías Gallardo, a midfielder for Instituto de Córdoba, was interviewed by SportsCenter regarding rumors that his father Marcelo Gallardo would coach the Ecuador national team. [7] Matías Gallardo provided an assist to Giuliano Cerato, who scored the 1-0 goal for Instituto against San Lorenzo on September 1, 2026. [8] Journalist César Luis Merlo reported that financial details of the potential contract are still being discussed between the parties. [9] Diego Flores, the head coach of Instituto, praised Matías Gallardo for his tactical intelligence, speed, and ability to think on the field, noting that he is far from his potential ceiling. [10] Matías Gallardo stated that he identifies with his father's playing style because he is a player with good passing and speed, but he insists he does not think about his surname and works hard like everyone else. [11]
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  1. Marcelo Gallardo is negotiating to become the new head coach of the Ecuador national football team, replacing Sebastián Beccacece. · El Comercio
  2. Matías Gallardo, a 22-year-old offensive midfielder, plays for Instituto de Córdoba in the Argentine Primera Nacional and is a leading scorer in the Clausura tournament Group A with 16 points. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  3. Journalist César Merlo reported that financial terms between the Ecuadorian Football Federation and Marcelo Gallardo still need to be agreed upon. · El Comercio
  4. Matías Gallardo, the son of Marcelo Gallardo, stated on 2026-09-03 that his family is not aware of the details of the negotiations. · El Comercio
  5. Matías Gallardo said the family is currently waiting for an official announcement regarding the potential coaching appointment. · El Universo
  6. Matías Gallardo stated that his father Marcelo is reserved about these types of situations and does not share details until the matter is finalized. · El Universo
  7. Matías Gallardo, a midfielder for Instituto de Córdoba, was interviewed by SportsCenter regarding rumors that his father Marcelo Gallardo would coach the Ecuador national team. · El Universo
  8. Matías Gallardo provided an assist to Giuliano Cerato, who scored the 1-0 goal for Instituto against San Lorenzo on September 1, 2026. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  9. Journalist César Luis Merlo reported that financial details of the potential contract are still being discussed between the parties. · El Universo
  10. Diego Flores, the head coach of Instituto, praised Matías Gallardo for his tactical intelligence, speed, and ability to think on the field, noting that he is far from his potential ceiling. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  11. Matías Gallardo stated that he identifies with his father's playing style because he is a player with good passing and speed, but he insists he does not think about his surname and works hard like everyone else. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
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