Overview

• FPF Director General Jean Ferrari said the process is in an initial conversation phase with in-person interviews held in Argentina and Brazil.
• He outlined a three-step path—talks, filtering, then negotiation—stressing confidentiality and declining to discuss rumored candidates.
• The desired profile emphasizes a return to Peru’s roots with a refined style, greater dynamism and strength, and a preferred 4-3-3 setup with strong ethics and versatility.
• Manuel Barreto will coach three October–November friendlies as interim, including the upcoming match against Chile.
• Ferrari added that he has not held personal talks with national-team players, seeking professional distance while the search proceeds.