Overview

• Barreto, who heads the FPF’s youth technical unit, takes the senior role on a temporary basis following the end of Óscar Ibáñez’s interim cycle.
• He will coach the October friendly in Concepción against Chile and November fixtures against Russia on Nov. 12 in St. Petersburg and Chile on Nov. 18 in Sochi.
• The FPF cites his experience in talent development as central to a continuity plan that begins a generational refresh while a long-term coach is sought for the 2030 cycle.
• The decision prompted pushback from former players such as Roberto ‘Chorri’ Palacios and Reimond Manco, and Renato Tapia posted an ironic message after previously requesting Ibáñez’s continuity, according to RPP.
• RPP reports the federation sent a reserve letter to Bayern Munich for 18-year-old Felipe Chávez, signaling early scouting moves to integrate younger options.