FPF President Agustín Lozano Addresses Renato Tapia’s Absence from National Team Trip

The president of the FPF, Agustín Lozano, referred to the absence of Renato Tapia with the national team in the United States and clarified details after a statement from the player.

Lozano spoke about Tapia. | Libero composition

Agustin Lozanopresident of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), spoke about the controversy that arose due to the absence of Renato Tapia on the team’s trip to the United States, where a friendly against El Salvador will be played.

Faced with this, the boss of the highest body of Peruvian football spoke with Football in America to answer if his management has responsibility for the decision of the midfielder, who pointed out that he requested insurance for his career and that although there was an agreement it was not finalized.

“On June 3 I spoke with Renato (Tapia) in training and explained his problem to me. I told him not to worry because he was going to have all the support of the FPF… We had to give him a solution, because it had already happened with some players and it would not be the first time that the FPF would have to give that kind of support.”began Agustín Lozano.

However, he explained that it finally took days to complete that request: “I needed an endorsement, I needed approval, a board of directors and other aspects that deserved to be evaluated. That was already on the Friday of the game (against Paraguay). I informed Renato (Tapia) that this was happening and he took the decision. decision to play”.

Of course, Agustín Lozano surprised by pointing out that Tapia’s presence in the Copa América will be the decision of the coach of the Peruvian team: “Whether Renato can integrate is not an issue that depends on me, that depends entirely on Professor Jorge (Fossati)”.

Renato Tapia spoke with a statement:

Renato Tapia He came forward to clarify the situation and held the FPF responsible for what is happening. According to the statement published by the Peruvian team on their social networks, he had requested a guarantee for any possible injury, but did not receive the proper response.

Statement from Renato Tapia.

“Knowing that today was the deadline for a formal and official solution, I did not receive any guarantee as I had been offered prior to the match against Paraguay. It is for this reason that I am forced to make this difficult decision, which pains me. have to assume,” Tapia published in a statement.

What did Jorge Fossati say about Renato Tapia?

At the moment, the strategist has not commented on Renato Tapia’s decision not to travel with the team to the United States. In fact, he denied a response to a reporter by telling her that tomorrow (June 13) he will talk about it.

How much is Renato Tapia valued at?

Renato Tapia is the highest valued player in the Peruvian team, with 5 million euros. If he doesn’t find a club, his price could drop in the coming weeks. The ‘Captain of the future’ will have this time to listen to listen after not being considered by Jorge Fossati for the Copa América.

2024-06-13 02:46:55
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