In case of Alexander Robertson He was similar to what Gianluca Lapadula was with the Peru team. Back then, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) contacted “Bambino” to defend the Bicolor colors despite having the option to play for Italy. After several turns, the attacker decided to represent Peru. He wanted to do the same with Robertson; However, the midfielder rejected the Blanquirroja and did not play in the last South American U-20 team and cut off all communication.
After closing the doors to Peru, it was announced that the player, who has dual citizenship (Scottish-English) and Peruvian and Australian roots, will not stay at Manchester City for the 2023-2024 season.
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Where will Alexander Robertson play?
The 20-year-old played for Manchester City’s Under-21 side last season and was previously on loan at Scottish Premier League club Ross County.
Despite a great deal of continuity in the lower echelons of the English side, the Premier League club decided to send him out of the institution and on a year-long loan to an unprecedented club.
According to the Transfermarkt portal, Alexander Robertson has to play in the third English division at Portsmouth FC until mid-2024. After that, he must return to Manchester City and convince himself that he is ready to be part of the first team.
Peru team: When does the qualifier start with the game against Paraguay?
The Peru team is less than a month away from debuting in 2026 qualifiers ahead of the next World Cup, which will be staged in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The Reynoso Bicolor take on Paraguay next Thursday, September 7, at the Antonio Aranda Encina Stadium.