Alejandro Restrepo is putting together a renewed Alianza Lima with a view to Liga 1 and the 2024 Copa Libertadores. Although the Blue and Whites have yet to announce any new signings, they did announce the departure of players such as Cristian Benavente and Andres Andrade. Amid this panorama, the Colombian strategist was asked about a possible return of the winger Arley Rodriguez, who was a two-time champion in the Victorian institution.
What did Alejandro Restrepo say about the possible return of Arley Rodríguez?
Regarding the 30-year-old winger, the young coach acknowledged his past at the club and stressed that he is a footballer worth considering.
“He is a boy who is very close to our hearts. We have seen what he has said about how we work and because of his past and because of what he represents, he is someone who is in the club’s portfolio. We are aware of the amount of reinforcements we can have,” he said in dialogue with RPP.
Arley Rodríguez was one of the figures of Deportivo Pereira in the Copa Libertadores 2023. Photo: EFE
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It should be noted that Restrepo Rodríguez trained at Deportivo Pereira in 2023. Both had a great season in the Copa Libertadores, reaching the quarterfinals.
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).
- Bajas:Mauricio Larriera (coach), Ítalo Espinoza (goalkeeper), Oswaldo Valenzuela (midfielder), Edinson Chávez (right-back),Aldair Rodriguez(delantero), Joao Montoya (volante),Pablo Miguel(Defense),Christian Benavente(delantero),Andres Andrade(steering wheel), Gino Peruzzi (side), Christian Cueva (steering wheel).