The son of the Argentine goalscorer Gabriel Omar Batistuta was in Peru. Is about Shamel, the youngest of his children and, according to the press in this country, the only one of his four children who has decided to dedicate himself to football. The 19-year-old young man (2004 category) was on trial in the city of Piura, more precisely at Atlético Grau; However, he did not manage to stay.
The Piuran team is preparing for a campaign in the first division under the leadership of its technical director Ángel Comizzo. The white team began its preseason last Friday, December 15, in the Chaclacayo district of Lima. Next to the DT are Horacio Melgarejo (technical assistant), Carlos García (technical assistant), Enrique Fontes (physical trainer) and Max Coronado (Arequeros trainer).
What is known about Batistuta's son's time at Atlético Grau?
According to sources within the club, La República learned that Shamel was in the squad from the week of September until October 28, the date on which the Liga 1 Clausura tournament ended. He was invited by assistant Melgarejo, who maintains a close friendship with Gabriel.
At first he wasn't on trial, he was used to get in shape and not lose pace. However, they recognized his conditions, although in the end he couldn't stay because Grau was looking for someone with more experience for the foreign position.
Which teams did Shamel Batistuta play for?
- Inferiores de Newells Old Boys
- Ferro Carril Oeste
- Argentinians from Rosario
- Freedom (Paraguay)