Overview

• Rodolfo D’Onofrio announced he will not seek the presidency and formally endorsed secretary general Stéfano Di Carlo as the official candidate.
• He cited the importance of leadership renewal after eight years in charge and expressed confidence in a team-driven approach over individual stewardship.
• Di Carlo’s track record includes leading communications and education departments, serving as vice president and managing club operations as secretary general.
• Under D’Onofrio’s 2013–2021 tenure, River Plate enjoyed its most successful era alongside coach Marcelo Gallardo, a legacy he aims to preserve through this transition.
• Club members will vote in Núñez at the end of the year to choose Jorge Brito’s successor and define the next chapter of River Plate governance.