Overview
- Independiente del Valle issued an official statement confirming Rabanal will not continue as head coach for the 2026 season.
- Rabanal explained he departed after agreeing on goals but differing with IDV directors on how to achieve them, framing the split as an amicable decision.
- He told reporters one club is in contact and negotiations are moving forward, yet he emphasized that nothing is finalized.
- Universitario de Deportes is pursuing a new coach after ending its relationship with Jorge Fossati, with Rabanal the preferred choice in the sporting area as the administration also weighs Fabián Bustos.
- Rabanal’s 2025 LigaPro title and Copa Sudamericana semifinal run with IDV, plus prior success on PSV’s staff, have fueled interest, and analyst Diego Rebagliati labeled his potential arrival a step up in quality.