💣Universidad de Chile buzz: will Álvarez lead La Roja? | OneFootball

After finishing a season in which Universidad de Chile failed to achieve the goal of qualifying for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, the focus is now on the future of their coach, Gustavo Álvarez. The Argentine manager seems to be living his final days at "La U" after his controversial statements prior to the match against Coquimbo Unido.

Amid this atmosphere of uncertainty, a real "bombshell" has emerged regarding Álvarez's future: the possibility that he could take charge of the Chilean National Team.

An ANFP-Universidad de Chile Connection?

Former footballer and current SIFUP president, Luis Marín, put forward the theory on the program Todos Somos Técnicos on TNT Sports, suggesting an institutional move: "It wouldn't surprise me if, due to the poor relationship between Universidad de Chile and the ANFP nowadays, what they're looking for is his (Álvarez's) departure so he can join the (Chilean) national team."

Álvarez, Sought After by Two National Teams

This possibility was complemented by journalist Manuel de Tezanos, who provided key information about the coach's movements. De Tezanos confirmed that Álvarez and his team have already met with the technical director of the Chilean National Team.

In addition, the Argentine coach also met with officials from the Peruvian National Team. There was a "meeting, project presentation," although the information concludes that, to date, Álvarez has not received concrete offers from either federation.

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