Ricardo Gareca is free and everything indicates that he could become the new coach of the Paraguayan team after playing the first double of the 2026 South American qualifiers. In Guaraní Country it is mentioned that Guillermo Barros Schelotto would be fired after the draw against Peru and the defeat against Venezuela. With this in mind, the salary that “Tigre” demanded to take over the management of Albirroja was known.
According to information from the Paraguayan press, “Flaco” has revealed his salary expectations to the Paraguayan Football Federation (APF) and it is a very high sum of five million dollars.
“Ricardo Gareca would have demanded five million dollars plus prizes to manage the Paraguayan team,” reported journalist Luis Enrique of Paraguay’s Deporte Total.
The Paraguayan press mentioned the salary that Gareca demanded as Paraguay’s coach. Photo: X/Sport Total.
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Guillermo Barros Schelotto would be released from Paraguay
Various media outlets in Paraguay stated that the APF had rejected Guillermo Barros Schelotto and would not lead Albirroja again. Their last game would have been a 1-0 loss to Venezuela.
“The coaching staff led by Guillermo Barros Schelotto led Albirroja’s last game against Venezuela. “In the next few days the decision will be official,” published journalist Federico Arias of ABC Media in Paraguay.
When will Paraguay’s next games take place?
At the next double date the Paraguayan team will play against Argentina (guest) and Bolivia (home). The duels are scheduled for October 12th and 17th respectively.