Overview
- Freddy Ames labeled Renato Tapia “ungrateful,” arguing the midfielder’s standing owes much to his national-team exposure.
- He questioned that Tapia would step away and dismissed a domino effect, saying others are eager to wear the Peru shirt.
- Ames said three high-level candidates are on the shortlist for head coach, with financial terms now the decisive hurdle and a hire expected before the March FIFA window.
- Local outlets have reported Ariel Holan and Gustavo Álvarez as possibilities, though the federation has not confirmed any names.
- Ames guaranteed direct qualification for the 2030 World Cup and pledged to resign if Peru fails to qualify.