On February 5, 2025, Jafet Soto, a key executive for Club Sport Herediano, provided insights regarding his relationship with head coach Alexander Vargas during a recent interview.

Soto expressed his satisfaction with Vargas's performance as the team continues to progress in the 2025 Apertura tournament.

While Soto remarked he has not interacted closely with Vargas due to his delegation of coaching assessments to Gustavo Pérez, the club's sporting director, he noted that Pérez is actively involved with the coach.

Soto evaluated Vargas’s professionalism positively, stating, 'I have watched him in matches, but I have not been very close to him.

Gustavo is fully engaged with him.

The team has shown great acceptance and professionalism.'

In addition to his comments on Vargas, Soto elaborated on the ongoing negotiations involving players Andy Rojas and Fernán Faerron, who are set to continue their careers abroad.

Faerron is moving to Ukraine to join FC Vorskla Poltava, while Rojas is making his way to Major League Soccer (MLS) to play for New York Red Bulls.

Soto detailed the nature of these negotiations, emphasizing their consideration for the players' well-being and future career development.

Regarding Rojas's transfer, Soto remarked, 'This is a different process for him concerning the growth of his career.

We are just finalizing a few details.'

Soto indicated that the negotiation processes for both players are progressing well, stating that they are approximately 40% completed.

He reiterated the club's commitment to the best interests of the players and their families as the transfers approach finalization.

The comments come as part of Soto's broader efforts to ensure transparency within the club and to engage with fans and stakeholders effectively.