The era of Ricardo Gareca came to an end and with it that of Juan Carlos Oblitas. The former soccer player sent a statement announcing that he will not be continuing the position of sporting director of the Peruvian Soccer Federation. In view of this situation, the search for a new successor to “Ciego”, who is leaving the position after seven years, is already beginning. Who are the candidates?
Jose “Chemo” del Solar
The current university coach, César Vallejo, already knows what it means to be a member of the Peruvian Football Federation. ‘chemo’ Between 2007 and 2010 he coached the Peru national team during the qualifiers for the World Cup in South Africa. The disadvantage for the former Universitario player is that he has a contract with the poets until the end of 2022.
José “Chemo” del Solar is a UCV technician and his contract ends in December 2022. Photo: GLR
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Alvaro boat
Despite being an opponent of Agustín Lozano, his experience as a sports manager at Universitario de Deportes and Universidad San Martín could make him a FPF target. Despite being close to returning to the cream team, he eventually returned with the Saints, a club he retired from in late 2021 after being relegated. The cast remained in first place after deducting points from Cusco FC.
Álvaro Barco is the current sports manager at Universidad San Martín. Photo: Fútbolperuano.com
Edgar Villamarin
The ex-footballer is doing an excellent job as the sports manager of FBC Melgar, who just became champions of the Apertura tournament and qualified for the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana. Edgar Villamarín was one of those responsible for the arrival of former Domino manager Néstor Lorenzo, who aroused the interest of the Colombian team, who decided to host him.
Edgar Villamarín defended the colors of Melgar and is currently a sports manager. Photo: Composition LR/Libero/Rodrigo Talavera/Twitter
Roberto Silva ruled out?
In the morning hours of Thursday, July 21, the name of the former Alianza Lima footballer sounded strong as a replacement for Oblitas. However, Roberto Silva released a statement in which he ruled out such a possibility, saying that he “still has responsibilities” as president of the Association of Professional Footballers (Safap).
Roberto Silva is President of the Association of Professional Soccer Players (SAFAP). Photo: Libero
When and what time will the Juan Carlos Oblitas conference take place?
The press conference of the former sports director of the FPF, Juan Carlos Oblitas, It will be awarded this Friday, July 22 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hotel Costa del Sol in San Isidro.