Juan Reynoso left the Peruvian team after his poor start to 2026 qualifying. After the FPF announced his dismissal, Uruguayan Jorge Fossati is the main candidate to replace him. Amid this panorama, it turned out that only a few details are missing for the Universitario coach to take over the bicolor bench.
Will Fossati be 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.
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Jorge Fossati's situation with the Peruvian team. Photo: Twitter
FPF confirms departure of Juan Reynoso
In a statement, the FPF thanked the Peruvian coach for his work as head of the national team. The “Cabezón” only scored 2 points in the first 6 days of the 2026 qualification.
“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 understanding has been reached for the completion of your cycle as technical director and we wish you and your technical staff our best wishes for success in the next steps of your professional career, “they explained .
FPF statement on Juan Reynoso. Photo: FPF