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FPF Appoints Manuel Barreto as Peru's Interim Coach for November Friendlies

The federation frames the youth-development specialist's tenure as a short bridge toward a permanent hire for the 2030 cycle.

FPF oficializó al nuevo DT de la selección peruana tras la salida de Óscar Ibáñez: "Su experiencia en procesos..."
Manuel Barreto dirigirá los amistosos de la Selección Peruana en octubre y noviembre
Renato Tapia dejó potente mensaje tras confirmarse a Manuel Barreto como nuevo DT de Perú
Manuel Barreto también fue gerente deportivo en la 'U'.

Overview

  • The FPF confirmed the interim appointment on September 19 following Óscar Ibáñez's departure, naming Barreto to lead the senior side.
  • Barreto remains head of the Youth Technical Unit at Videna, highlighting that the assignment is temporary.
  • He will coach Peru against Russia on November 12 at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg and against Chile on November 18 at Fisht Stadium in Sochi.
  • The federation said the stint is intended to ensure an orderly transition and strengthen a sustainable competitive model ahead of the 2030 qualifiers.
  • Former international Roberto 'Chorri' Palacios publicly criticized the choice and suggested Rubén Romano as an alternative, as reported by Libero.