Alianza Lima was one of the teams that surprised the most in the Peruvian football transfer market. After the Blue and Whites announced the departure of several players from the squad, it became known that the striker Christian Benavente will not continue in the team led by the Colombian Alejandro Restrepo.
Alianza Lima confirms the departure of Cristian Benavente
The Victorian club released a message of thanks to the 29-year-old player. “Thank you for your commitment, your effort and your love for the blue and white team. We wish you all the best,” they wrote.
Message from Alianza Lima about Benavente. Photo: Twitter.
As La República has learned, the Spanish-Peruvian striker agreed to a pay cut; However, the new team coach preferred to look for other options in the offensive zone.
In this way, the popular “Chaval” says goodbye to the intimate institution after 2 seasons. In his first year he won the League 1 title with a record of 29 games played and 6 goals scored; However, he was absent from the field in 2023 due to a complicated knee injury and was unable to play any minutes.
Cristian Benavente gained his first experience in Peruvian football wearing the Alianza Lima jersey. Photo: Alianza Lima.
Farewell message from Cristian Benavente
Through his social networks, Cristian Benavente published a photo of himself along with a message of thanks to the Victorian Club. “Thanks, AL,” was the short sentence on his Instagram account.
Message from Cristian Benavente on his social networks. Photo: Instagram.
Alianza Lima signings for 2024
- Heights: Kevin Serna (winger), Alejandro Restrepo (coach), Bruno Marioni (sports manager)
- Possible reinforcements: Marco Huamán (right-back), Kevin Sandoval (winger), Renzo Garcés (defense), Catriel Cabellos (midfielder).
- Low: Mauricio Larriera (coach), Ítalo Espinoza (goalkeeper), Oswaldo Valenzuela (midfielder), Edinson Chávez (right-back), Aldair Rodríguez (forward), Joao Montoya (midfielder), Pablo Míguez (defense), Cristian Benavente (forward), Andrés Andrado (flyer).