River Plate and Boca Juniors managers show significant salary gap

In Argentine football, a significant salary gap has emerged between the managers of River Plate and Boca Juniors. Eduardo Coudet, who joined River Plate in March 2026 to succeed Marcelo Gallardo, earns approximately $3.5 million annually, or roughly $291,000 per month.

In contrast, Rodolfo Arruabarrena, who began his second term at Boca Juniors in June 2026, earns an estimated $1.5 million per season. This equates to about $125,000 per month, excluding potential performance bonuses. The difference between the two coaches is approximately $2 million per year, with Coudet earning 2.3 times more than Arruabarrena.