Overview
- After a latest meeting widened differences, Universitario refused a permanent salary increase for Jorge Fossati and left the decision to accept bonus-based terms to the coach, who remains under contract through 2026 with exit penalties.
- Club officials reiterated there will be no pay rise beyond the current agreement, a stance linked to next year’s tighter finances following the loss of TV consortium income.
- Universitario considers José ‘Tunche’ Rivera non-transferable and is preparing a contract improvement and extension to keep him for 2026, with no loan on the table.
- Director Álvaro Barco signaled the club will enforce Rodrigo Ureña’s contract to December 2026; a minutes-based clause prevented an automatic raise this year and any foreign offer would be evaluated.
- Jairo Vélez will depart after renewal talks stalled, with reporters saying he has said goodbye to teammates and has been offered to Alianza Lima and Melgar.