Overview
- In a radio interview, Ricardo Gareca said Peru is a closed chapter for him in the current circumstances and noted the federation is pursuing a different working style.
- He stated he has received no approach or concrete proposal from Venezuela following Fernando Batista’s exit.
- Gareca added he will not consider any new project until January 2026.
- The Peruvian federation has appointed Manuel Barreto on an interim basis for friendlies against Chile and Russia later in 2025.
- Gareca’s 2015–2022 spell with Peru delivered qualification for the 2018 World Cup and a 2019 Copa América runner‑up finish over 96 matches.