Hernan Barcos was one of the most crucial players in Lima Alliance since his arrival in 2021. The Argentine striker scored 17 goals last season, becoming the team’s top scorer and once again showing what he can contribute to the tight team. At the end of this year, the “Pirate” will have Peruvian nationality and this means that he will not hold a foreign position, which will give him a plus in determining his continuity in the club. Amidst all the departures from the Victorian institution for next season, Barcos were defining their future.
According to Líbero, Hernán Barcos asked the management to play his last season in the blue and white jersey and then retire. Faced with this request, current coach Alejandro Restrepo agreed and agreed to extend his contract, which ended this month.
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The Colombian coach already knows the Argentine attacker, having coached him at Atlético Nacional during the 2019 season. In addition, during the press conference during his presentation, Restrepo remembered Barcos as a great person and excellent professional.
Hernán Barcos and Alejandro Restrepo fell out in 2019. Photo: Diffusion
Hernán Barcos could be Alianza Lima captain in 2024
This Friday, December 1st, Alianza Lima confirmed through social networks the departure of Josepmir Ballón, who played the role of captain. Given this, within the institution we would see Barcos or Campos as captains in the coming times.
“Hernán Barcos and Ángelo Campos are options to wear the captain’s armband in Alianza Lima in 2024,” published the communicator on his social networks.
What did Alejandro Restrepo say about Hernán Barcos?
The former Deportivo Pereira coach spoke about the contribution Barcos have made to Alianza Lima over the last three years and highlighted what this means for all fans.
“Everyone knows what he is for Peruvian football. It’s one of the conversations we have before we arrive. We know what kind of professional he is, what he means to the fan, and that’s how I understand the conversations with him.” “We know he has the desire to be there and he has said it publicly. We know what this means for the entire institution,” he said in a recent interview with RPP.