Overview
- Speaking in Lima, Gareca said he has the last conversation with Agustín Lozano saved and a full chronology of the renewal talks.
- Lozano recently claimed Gareca “did not tell the whole truth” and asserted there was no salary cut, alleging people around the coach misled the public.
- Gareca insisted he never discussed financial terms with FPF leaders, saying a committee that included Lozano, his lawyer and his son managed negotiations.
- He criticized the federation’s loss of continuity after his tenure, noting Peru cycled through four coaches over roughly four years and missed the 2026 World Cup.
- He called his national-team chapter closed but said he would consider a 2026 offer from a Liga 1 club, and he voiced support for Christian Cueva’s congressional bid if it reflects a true vocation.