Swansea City manager Vitor Matos stated that his team is on the way to reviving the possession-based playing style that was key to the club's success in the Premier League. ^[1] The Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) is negotiating with Marcelo Gallardo to become the head coach of the national team. ^[2] Swansea City are currently top of the early Championship table having earned 10 points from their first four league games. ^[3] Vitor Matos said that Swansea always had a style and that the goal is to get as close to that DNA as possible to link everyone properly at the club. ^[4] Journalist César Merlo reported that Gallardo met with FEF president Francisco Egas in Madrid to discuss a four-year contract. ^[5] Journalist Matteo Moretto revealed that Spanish coach Roberto Martinez is being considered as a backup option for the Ecuadorian national team. ^[6] The FEF and Marcelo Gallardo have reached an understanding on the sports project, and negotiations are now focused on closing economic conditions. ^[7] Matos suggested that when he took charge in November 2025, Swansea had moved away from the style which brought success following the appointment of Roberto Martinez as manager in 2007. ^[8]