Although the priority at this time in Mundo River is the semi-finals of the League Cup (on Saturday at 10 pm they will face Rosario Central), in millionaire They are not resting and have already worked out the logistics of pre-season. As has usually happened since the era of Marcelo Gallardo, Nunez's founder He will travel to the United States to carry out the most difficult part of the preparation.
Since January 6, and for about two weeks, the one led by Martin Demichelis They will be based in a stunning complex located in BradentonIt is a city located in Manatee County, Florida, USA. about him IMG Academya facility located just a few feet from Sarasota Bay Lake.
On its website, this campus describes itself as “the world leader in sports education” and asserts that “IMG Academy Sports Camps provide athletes with a platform to maximize their potential, offering customizable programming options unique to age, ability level and athletic goals each One. With year-round programs, IMG Camps allow athletes to get training that can improve their game during almost every break in their school or sports calendar.
The facility has rated very well in the sports field ever since It is used by global figures such as Serena Williams (tennis), Venus Williams (tennis), Jimmy Butler (basketball), Cam Newton (soccer), Paula Kramer (golf), Maria Sharapova (tennis), Russell Wilson (soccer), K. Nishikori (tennis), Daria Klishina (athletics), Argentine Emiliano Grillo (golf) or footballers DaMarcus Beasley, Tim Howard and Jozy Altidore.. It offers training in different disciplines, such as football, American football, baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, volleyball, track and field, tennis, etc.
Regarding football, Micho You will be able to implement its working methodology in More than 16 natural grass fields Who owns the property. The facility also offers top-tier locker rooms, coaches' offices, and meeting rooms for players and staff, including a video room.
As for the strength part, IMG Academy has it The upper gym, which has two floors, is equipped with machines that allow you to upload your data to customize everything as you work out. This sector provides tools to improve resistance to explosions, jumping and plyometric exercises to develop power efficiently. It also has recovery devices.
Another point we must take into consideration is that The place is equipped for neurosciencewhich is something that River Plate began to delve into during the tournament Game Led by Sandra Rossi (this role is now held by Mariela Arangio, since Rossi became Head of Department). They state on their website that they offer Mind Gym (mental performance and vision training sessions), Fitlights (athlete reaction), Dynavision (cognitive perception, awareness and reaction tests), and RightEye (sports vision practice).
River will also remain at the same institution, in Legacy Hotel “world-class accommodation equipped with modern luxury and 150 rooms”. The rooms that the delegation will occupy include Wi-Fi, a 49-inch TV, and free coffee and tea. The product of multiplying the number of delegation members by the unit millionaire It will be divided into different accommodations offered by the complex (Academy Park Villas, Hostels and Residence Halls)
Of course, it has too Heated resort style pool. When it comes to culinary art, IMG Academy offers many options, such as The Servery (buffet kitchen), La Boulangerie (cafeteria and pastry shop), The brick Oven (pizza, calzone or quesadilla), Fuzion (Asian food), or Club House or grill (grilled meat).
As shown information A few days ago, Martin Demichelis' idea for next season was to reduce the number of footballers within the professional squad (they will aim to increase it to around 26 players). The aim is for the team to consist of key players, a group of experienced substitutes and the rest of the young players coming out of the quarry, who will have more space (an obvious example being that the visa has already been obtained) required for Sub 17 gems like Ulysses Jimenez -He did not travel last January because they did not arrive on time with the papers-, Franco MastantunoClaudio Echeverry -One of the young players who made his debut with… Micho– Augustin Roberto This week he joined training with the first team – and Ian Subbiabre).
It is worth noting that after the “retrenchment process”, in which 14 players left the organization between sales, loans and termination of contracts (Nauel Gallardo, Agustín Fontana, Tomas Lecanda, Elias Lopez, Tomas Castro Ponce, Franco Alfonso, Esteban Fernandez, Felipe). Peña Biafore, Manuel Guillén, Felipe Salomone, Lucas Beltran, Roberto Rojas, José Paradilla and Elias Gomez), under orders from Micho 31 football players left. Although the Uruguayan midfielder should be added to this list Nicolas Fonseca, who will become the first reinforcement in the next transfer window.
Nunez's side acquired the midfielder last term, but released him for another six months at Montevideo Wanderers. River Plate bought 60 percent of its token for $2,257,000 It is paid in four installments. The first payment of 100k was made in August. Here are 719 thousand (February 15, 2024, August 15, 2024, February 15, 2025). The release clause for terminating his contract is 30 million and rises to 35 when there are 10 working days remaining for the transfer window to close. He signed a contract until December 2027.
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