Bombshell: The 4️⃣ Madrid heroes set to leave River

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Bombshell: The Madrid heroes set to leave River

River Plate is preparing for a significant overhaul in 2026. Following their recent elimination from the tournament, it has been confirmed that the captain and idol, Enzo Pérez, will leave the club. Although the midfielder avoided giving hints about his future after the match against Racing, it is known that he is not part of coach Marcelo Gallardo's plans for the next season.

Enzo Pérez's departure will mark the end of a golden era for the Millonario.

Enzo Pérez se iría de River. El capitán, que luego de la eliminación con Racing brindó su palabra y no dio pistas sobre su futuro, no forma parte de los planes de Marcelo Gallardo para 2026 y, salvo un volantazo de último momento, dejará el club junto a otras tres glorias de… pic.twitter.com/i9Acvl5WCV

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Exodus of the Madrid Heroes​

The captain would not be the only historic player to leave Núñez. Along with him, three other emblematic players who were pillars in the conquest of the 2018 Copa Libertadores in Madrid and whose contracts also end will depart:

• Ignacio Fernández: Creative midfielder and one of the brains of the team.
• Milton Casco: Left-back with great range and consistency.
• Gonzalo Martínez: The scorer of the memorable third goal in the final against Boca.

Gallardo Drives the Renewal​

The decision not to count on Enzo Pérez and the other key players (unless there is a "last-minute change") is due to Marcelo Gallardo's need to drive a profound renewal of the squad. The coach seeks to bring new energy and more youth to the team after a season finale with sports results that did not meet expectations.

The farewell of these "Madrid heroes" will force River Plate to seek new leaders and significant reinforcements to face the next season.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

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