With the appointment of Jorge Fossati as the new owner of the red and white diver, the novel soon finds its final chapter. And the Uruguayan announced that he will be the new technical director of the Peruvian team, replacing Juan Reynoso. The strategist was very happy with this fact and hopes that the final details will be clarified so that everything is official.
After the La Liga 1 2023 awards ceremony, the experienced coach was consulted about his negotiations with Bicolor. When asked, he admitted that an agreement had already been reached and that only the signature was missing to make it official. He also pointed out that the announcement would be determined by the association itself.
“I already have an agreement with the Peruvian federation,” he explained after receiving his award as best coach in Liga1 2023.
Additionally, Fossati recalled his time at Universitario, acknowledging that he had experienced difficult times, but highlighted the great team and fans he had throughout the season.
“It wasn't easy, the terrain was quite complicated because of what was happening on and off the pitch,” said the Uruguayan coach. He then added: “We went through very difficult times, but we always had a wonderful team and all the officials who worked around the team. “The more difficulties we had, the stronger they made us.”
When the Uruguayan arrived in Peru a few days ago, he was thrilled about the great challenge that it meant to face a football team. During the conversation he had with some media, he admitted that he hopes to see Peru in the next edition of the World Cup, although the start of the 2026 World Cup qualification has not been the best, as has been the case so far with the Bicolor was just He added 2 points.
“I am convinced that we assume that something is possible. “In two years I see Peru at the World Cup,” said the 71-year-old coach, who also pointed out that being called to represent a country should be a privilege for every football player.
The best of 2023
Fossati was voted the best coach of the 2023 season. The Uruguayan led Universitario to its long-awaited 27th star and accepted the award at the gala.
“I am grateful to God because he made me make the decision when Universitario called me to take charge of the team. I am grateful that I made this decision. Sometimes it's more intuition that leads you to take on certain challenges. I looked back because I was looking for my coaching staff, my players, the leadership and above all for this club that welcomed me the way it welcomed us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” commented Fossati after receiving the award.
For his part, first-class midfielder Piero Quispe was voted best player of the 2023 season at the Professional Football League Awards Gala. The top-class footballer, who would continue his professional career abroad, was on the shortlist along with Rodrigo Ureña (Universitario), Yoshimar Yotún, Ignácio da Silva (Sporting Cristal) and Hernán Barcos (Alianza Lima).
“Thank God for this trophy, thankful for the recognition; I have the privilege of competing with great players who have had great seasons on their teams. I thank my family who supports everything. It's been a pretty difficult year. Every player's dream is to become a champion in the club he is a fan of. I am grateful to the coaching staff and everyone who makes up the club. “I’m really happy to be able to collect the trophy,” he said. Without a doubt it was an important evening for the Cream Club.
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José Carvallo was voted the best goalkeeper of the 2023 season. “Very happy, excited and happy. I also congratulate Ángelo and Renato, two great archers who did very well, as well as the level of Peruvian archers,” he said.