After failing to reach an agreement with Ecuador, journalist Ricardo Bonafont accused the former coach of the Peru team of receiving money from the Peruvian government.
Ricardo Gareca An agreement had already been reached with Vélez Sarsfield, according to well-known Argentine media, so that his rapprochement with the Ecuadorian team would not have been successful. After that, a well-known journalist from DirecTV Sports Ecuador made serious allegations against the former Blanquirroja strategist. According to the communicator, DT received a large amount from the Peruvian government.
Ricardo Gareca reached the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores in his first spell with Vélez. Photo: Composition LR/FPF
“In Peru, Gareca could be paid because the Peruvian government helped the Peruvian Football Federation with $1 million,” the panelist said. Robert Bonafonte.
“Gareca not only costs the monthly fee, which everyone can see in cold numbers, but also the tours that the trainer likes to make through Europe. The coach likes to fly with his team to see the players and feel them up close… and look for a top plane,” added the Ecuadorian journalist.
Likewise, Bonafont mentioned that the ‘Tiger’ is not yet confirmed at Fortín and he is using this for the Tri to speed up negotiations: “Vélez Sarsfield doesn’t have the money to pay Gareca. It’s a club that was bankrupt ‘ he condemned.
What has Ricardo Gareca gained as a coach?
The “Tiger” as DT has won a total of seven championships in Argentina and Peru:
- 1998: 1st National B (Workshops)
- 1999: Conmebol Cup (workshops)
- 2008: Peru Inaugural Tournament (University)
- 2009: Argentine Clausura Tournament (Vélez Sarsfield)
- 2011: Argentine Clausura Tournament (Vélez Sarsfield)
- 2012: First Tournament (Vélez Sarsfield)
- 2013: Argentine Championship (Vélez Sarsfield).