Despite it not being official yet, Ricardo Gareca will no longer be the coach of the Peruvian national team. In this way, the Argentine coach puts an end to a seven-year era in which more victories than defeats were achieved. During this period, the 'Tigre' managed to qualify the national team for a World Cup after 36 years; in addition, he led them to a Copa America final after 44 years.
After this fact became known, Peruvian fans and followers of the strategist wonder what will be the fate of 'Flaco'? Although Ricardo Gareca has not yet spoken out, everything seems to indicate that he will continue his career as a coach in Argentina, a country where he has been rumored as a candidate for a top club position.
It turns out that Independiente de Avellaneda has been left without a coach after the departure of Eduardo Dominguez. Given this situation, Argentine journalists on the F90 program on ESPN indicated that the name of 'Tigre' Gareca would be one of the possibilities for the King of Cups,
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Ricardo Gareca and the Other Teams He Was Rumored With
Boca Juniors
After the departure of Sebastian Battaglia at Boca Juniors, as they failed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, the name of Ricardo Gareca gained strength at the xeneize. However, the board chose Hugo Ibarra, who was in charge of the reserves.
Colombian National Team
Weeks before the end of the 'Tigre's' period with the Peruvian national team, the local press in Colombia reported interest in the Argentine coach. Although the fans viewed this arrival with optimism, the Colombian federation would choose to hire former Melgar coach Nestor Lorenzo.
Egyptian National Team
Another national team that had close contact with Ricardo Gareca's circle was Egypt. The Egyptian sports media, FilGoal, indicated that the Argentine's name was among the candidates to coach the African team, but he prioritized staying with Peru.