The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) accelerated the process to find a new tactical conductor after the vacancy left by Sebastián Beccacece. In this scenario, Marcelo Gallardo emerged as a weighty name within the directorial folder. The first step has already been taken: the president of the entity, Francisco Egas, held an informal chat with the Argentine coach.
Gallardo, without a club for five months, perfectly meets the policy imposed by the Ecuadorian leadership not to seek coaches with active work. The 'La Tri' board set as a fundamental premise not to seek coaches with active work.
Ecuador's interest is not the only significant international probe that received the strategist in recent times. Weeks ago, his name headed the list of candidates to succeed Marcelo Bielsa in the Uruguay national team, although ultimately the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) tilted the balance in favor of Diego Forlán.
While his professional future is being defined and analyzing the next steps of his career, Gallardo takes advantage of enjoying football from another place. Recently, he was seen in the stands of the Alta Córdoba stadium accompanying his son Matías to watch the match between Instituto and Gimnasia de Mendoza.
The Ecuador national team is currently third in the World Cup 2026 classification, with 4 points, 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 3 games. In their last match, Ecuador lost 2-0 to Mexico on July 1, 2026.
