Overview

• El Mercurio reports that Peru’s federation has identified Universidad de Chile coach Gustavo Álvarez as its preferred candidate for the next cycle.
• A Universidad de Chile board member told the paper that Álvarez’s recent remarks sounded like a farewell and that clubs struggle to compete when a national team calls.
• Álvarez has said he will decide his future at year-end and has not confirmed contacts, and his contract with the Chilean club runs through late 2026.
• The FPF has issued no official announcement as Jean Ferrari continues a search targeting a decision by December 2025 after publicly ruling out several other names.
• Some outlets add that Álvarez could assume in 2026 if a deal is reached, but the timing and financial terms remain unconfirmed by the federation or the club.