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Reports Link Jorge Fossati to Universidad de Chile as Talks Advance Then Stall

The 73-year-old voiced interest after a call from sporting chief Manuel Mayo, with no official appointment.

Overview

  • - Uruguayan outlet Radio Carve, via journalist Wilson Méndez, reported Fossati would take over at Universidad de Chile to replace Francisco Meneghini.
  • - Fossati told ESPN Chile he is interested in the job and confirmed he took a call from Universidad de Chile sporting manager Manuel Mayo.
  • - Trome reported a meeting between Fossati and the club’s board led by Michael Clark, with both sides agreeing to keep talking afterward.
  • - The club has not announced a hiring, and media continue to describe the situation as an ongoing negotiation.
  • - A newer report from Libero, citing ADN Deportes in Chile, says talks cooled after a condition set by Fossati, with the club now weighing other options.