The day had come! After Universitario announced the signing of Edison Flores on social networks, popularity skyrocketed ‘ears’ The official presentation took place this Monday, June 26th, during a press conference. After his trip to the Asian continent with the Peru team, the Peru midfielder joined the side he is in charge of George Fossati. During his presentation, the athlete dispelled some of the media’s doubts.
During the press conference Edison Flores revealed the reason why he chose the number “19”. The 29-year-old soccer player compared his number to Andy Polo’s (’24’) and indicated that it was linked to the year the Universitario de Deportes was founded (1924).
“The number 19 represents the initials of the year Universitario was founded: 1924. Andy Polo has number 24 and I chose number 19 for that reason,” Edison Flores said.
Look at the statements by Edison Flores
YOU CAN SEE: Edison Flores admits he would love to return to MLS: ‘Now there’s Messi’
What did Edison Flores say about his return to university?
in the first moment Edison Flores He told how he returned to Universitario, the club where he was trained and where he will stay until the end of 2024.
“It was a big effort for everyone to be here. I am very happy. I’ve been looking for this for a while (…) My return was something I’ve been looking for and for me it’s not that soon or that close but it’s what I wanted,” he said.
When is the next college game?
The next dueluniversityit will be overSouth American CupanteGymnastics La Plata.This crucial match to advance to the next phase of the tournament will be played on Wednesday 28 June from 21:00 at the Monumental Stadium.