Leaving the Peruvian national team jumper is not an easy decision for Juan Reynoso. Although the poor results confirm that his stay in Videna is over, the national coach continues to negotiate his departure with the FPF. It was Juan Carlos Oblitas, general director of football of the Peruvian Football Federation, who explained details of the conversation and indicated that his contract should be terminated in the coming days.
“Juan’s settlement is seen. As long as this is not clarified, there can be no further news, there is a commission for that, I ask for your patience,” he said as he left La Videna.
On the question of whether he has spoken to the coach, he commented: “I spoke to him last week, logically he feels uncomfortable and it is ugly for both of us to talk about this topic, but here we are putting the national team above everything and after that.” I didn’t speak to him anymore. He, his lawyer, is looking into the matter. The problem should be solved this week. I think this is not convenient for either the Federation or Juan. Let’s hope to resolve it as soon as possible,” he said.
Regarding the next coach, he said: “We would recognize that, but we have time, we can’t get involved in all these names that are given in the morning, afternoon and evening. “It’s time, let’s take it easy.” The “Blind” also made it clear that “Reynoso will remain coach of the national team as long as the contract is not terminated.”
Still responsible. Reynoso and the FPF have not yet reached an agreement. Photo: Luis Jiménez/La República
The manager confirmed that the association would take the necessary time to select a suitable replacement. “We are in no hurry because there is no FIFA date until March. “Calm down, this doesn’t mean we’re letting March pass.”
When asked about Reynoso’s statements after the draw against Venezuela, when he said he felt supported, he explained: “It’s what he felt and it’s natural, but there are things we’ve all seen that led us to this decision.”
Is Gareca an option?
Ricardo Gareca returned to Peru last weekend to lead a team farewell to Carlos Lobatón at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium. Before the game, the Argentine coach was asked if he had seen the last duels of the “Bicolor” in the 2026 qualification, and he surprised with his statement. “I will only talk about the game of Carlos Lobatón,” he said. He received the support of the fan who demanded his return and Oblitas expressed his opinion on the matter.
Is it an alternative?
“Not at the moment. Logically it is obvious,” Oblitas told the media upon his departure from La Videna. He added that he had not spoken to Gareca on the subject. “There has been no rapprochement. “Not at all, that is “No way,” he explained.
Is José Pékerman in the crosshairs?
As Juan Reynoso and the FPF reach an agreement, several names of coaches are in the pipeline to replace the national coach. One of them is experienced strategist José Pékerman, who is currently a free agent after his time with the Venezuelan national team. It turned out that there was already a contact.