Linked to LaLiga powerhouse Real Madrid previously, River star Palacios is reportedly set to join Bundesliga outfit Leverkusen.
The 21-year-old midfielder – also believed to have attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Inter and Ajax – has established himself as a key member of Gallardo’s squad.
And Gallardo vented his frustration after the in-demand coach was asked about Palacios’ future amid a potential January switch to Germany.
“I don’t know exactly what is going to happen,” Gallardo told reporters. “We haven’t finished the year and we already have an almost sold player [Exequiel Palacios].
“I don’t know what the rush was to close this. I’ve a player now thinking on his departure and we still have three games ahead. They could have waited a little bit, we could have waited a little bit. I don’t handle those kinds of things.
“Now I must think on a player who’s going to play these three matchdays. Because he’s a valuable player for us. But already whit his mind elsewhere. I don’t handle those kinds of things. So, I don’t know what it’s going to happen. I don’t know.”
Palacios, who was sent off in the Copa Libertadores final loss to Flamengo earlier this month, has scored three goals for River this season.
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