The history of Juan Reynoso The Peruvian team was over. After almost three weeks since the board of directors Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) decided to stop supporting “Cabezón”, the governing body of national football, and officially announced the separation from Reynoso in a statement.
Initially, the parties involved could not come to an agreement, so Reynoso's departure was delayed longer than planned. As a result, talks with the new coach were broken off Jorge FossatiBecause in order to advance the negotiations, the current coach of Universitario had requested as a main condition that the matter be clarified to Juan Reynoso.
Last week, the FPF, through Juan Carlos Oblitas, had a first rapprochement with Jorge Fossati's entourage and both parties reached a consensus at a sporting level. The next step that was still outstanding was the economic part. Now, after the official announcement of the end of the “Cabezón” cycle, this aspect can be defined.
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FPF confirms the departure of Juan Reynoso from the Peruvian team
“The FPF thanks Professor Juan Máximo Reynoso for his commitment to his leadership at the command of the Bicolor. Today it is our responsibility to inform you that the best agreement has been reached to complete your cycle as technical director and we wish you success in the next steps of your professional career as well as to the members of your coaching staff, “it says at the beginning the declaration.
The highest organization in Peruvian sports explained that Juan Reynoso's appointment to take over the leadership of the Bicolor was due to his experience and career over the years.
“Juan Reynoso and his work team have been a national commitment of the FPF due to their experience and proven track record and we are sure that they will once again successfully represent Peruvian technicians in their next destinations,” they added.
FPF statement on the departure of Juan Reynoso. Photo: FPF
Juan Reynoso leaves the bench of the Peru national team a year and four months after his arrival in early August 2022 to replace Ricardo Gareca.
This departure comes despite the former Cruz Azul coach reaffirming in his last press conference after the draw against Venezuela that he would stay until the end of 2025, when his contract expired.
Until when did Juan Reynoso have a contract with the Peruvian team?
How many games did Juan Reynoso coach in the Peruvian team?
Since his arrival, the national coach has coached the Bicolor in 14 games: 8 friendlies and 6 games for the 2026 qualification. Reynoso recorded 4 wins (all in friendlies) and no win in qualifying Conmebol.
Which friendly matches did Juan Reynoso lead with the Peruvian team?
In the Reynoso era, the White and Reds played 4 friendlies in 2022 and 4 in 2023.
- Mexico 1-0 Peru
- El Salvador 1-4 Peru
- Peru 1-0 Paraguay
- Peru 1-0 Bolivia
- Germany 2-0 Peru
- Morocco 0-0 Peru
- South Korea 0-1 Peru
- Japan 4:1 Peru
How did Juan Reynoso fare in the 2026 qualifiers?
After the first 6 rounds, “Cabezón” recorded 2 draws and 4 defeats.
- Paraguay – Peru 0-0
- Peru – Brazil 0-1
- Chile 2-0 Peru
- Peru – Argentina 0:2
- Bolivia – Peru 2-0
- Peru – Venezuela 1:1.