After the award of the Liga 1 2023, the Uruguayan strategist assured that he is the new coach of the Bicolor.
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The arrival of Jorge Fossati in the Peruvian team became a reality. After a few days of rumors, the Uruguayan strategist himself confirmed that he will take over as the new coach of the Bicolor. “I have already reached an agreement with the Peruvian team. We haven’t signed yet,” he told the media after the League 1 2023 awards ceremony.
Jorge Fossati, new Bicolor coach
All roads led to him. After Reynoso's departure, his successor was primarily named Jorge Fossati. Universitario's champion coach was popular with the FPF and his arrival was a done deal.
After the La Liga 1 2023 awards ceremony, the Uruguayan 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.
Furthermore, Fossati recalled his time at Universitario and admitted that he had experienced difficult times, but highlighted the great team and the great fans he had throughout the season.
Jorge Fossati is confident of qualifying for the World Cup
When Fossati arrived in Peru a few days ago, he was very excited about the great challenge of joining a soccer team. During the conversation he had with some media, the Uruguayan admitted that he hopes to see Peru in the next edition of the World Cup.
“I am convinced that we assume that something is possible. In two years I'll see Peru at the World Cup” said the 71-year-old coach, who also pointed out that the call to represent a country must be a privilege for every football player.
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