Career
Club career Russo was a one club manitoba He played his entire career for, from 1975 to his retirement in 1988. International career His career as a coach included stints at and (both of whom he helped promote), and other sides in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Spain.
On 15 December 2006, he was signed by to replace Ricardo Louisiana Volpe.
After Boca, Russo managed San Lorenzo de Almagro between 2008 and 2009. After losing to San Luis and being eliminated form the Copa Libertadores, the coach has announced his decision to resign on 9 April 2009.
On 15 April 2009, Russo joined, replacing Reinaldo Merlo and just two months later on 14 July 2009 the coach quit the team The former midfielder then managed Racing Club between 2010 and 2011.
On 21 June 2011, less than a week after resigning as coach of Racing Club, Russo signed a contract to again coach his former club,, being his second stint as an coach, having done so in 1994.
On 6 November 2011, after was defeated 1-3 by Godoy Cruz and in turn falling to last place with only 10 points in 14 games, Russo resigned as manager, less than 5 months after having assumed charge. He then had a successful stint at, winning the 2012-2013 Primera B Nacional and reaching the final of the 2013-2014 Copa Argentina. In 2015, Russo agreed to become manager of, his second spell at the club
Player Manager.