Jorge Fossati would become the new coach of the Peruvian team in the next few hours. The Uruguayan coach will leave Universitario after becoming champions in 2023. While waiting for this news in Ate, the management has already been working on plan B for the pre-season, which begins next Monday, December 18th.
Although it is not yet clear who the coach will be to lead them in their 100th anniversary year, the top team has considered delegating an interim technical command to accompany the first team in pre-season. The heads would be none other than a three-time champion with the “U” and one of the characters in the 2009 title.
Who will lead Universitario in the preseason?
As Libero reports, former football players Jorge Araujo (reserve coach) and Piero Alva (head of the small technical unit) would command the first team from December 18 until the official announcement of the arrival of the next coach.
Piero Alva scored the winning goal in Matute in the 2009 final against Alianza Lima. Photo: Distribution
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What is Jorge Fossati missing as Peru's new coach?
According to journalist César Luis Merlo, only economic issues remain to be resolved to complete the arrival of the experienced strategist.
“With the departure of Reynoso from Peru, the FPF is currently deepening negotiations with Jorge Fossati. If there are no problems, everything will be ready for the Uruguayan to take office. Some economic aspects still need to be clarified,” explained journalist César Luis .Merlo.
Until when does Jorge Fossati have a contract with Universitario?
Jorge Fossati has a contract with Universitario for the entire year of 2024, the centenary year of the cream institution.