Pumas UNAM coach Efraín Juárez leaves amid uncertainty over future

Efraín Juárez has departed Pumas UNAM after a brief but impactful stint that saw the team reach the Clausura 2026 final and set a club points record. Sources say the board did not negotiate a contract renewal, prompting Juárez to exit and leaving the club to search for a new manager.

Reports indicate Juárez may have received interest from European clubs, adding to speculation about his next move. The uncertainty surrounds key players such as goalkeeper Keylor Navas and midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, whose roles could be affected by any coaching change as the team prepares for the Apertura 2026 season.