The sports university wants to celebrate its 100th anniversary in a big way: it aims to become a two-time champion League 1 and perform well in the Copa Libertadores. The Meringues are the current monarchs of Peruvian football, but have suffered some significant losses, such as the departure of their coach Jorge Fossati, who will be the new coach of the Peruvian team, and that of their figure Piero Quispe, who will play for Pumas de Mexico. Therefore, they must carefully analyze which strategist will lead the squad and which players should be signed.
The sports university has already started the preseason. Photo: Luis Jiménez/La República
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The candidates to replace “Nono” include Fabián Bustos, César Farias and Gustavo Quinteros. The Peruvian “Canchita” Gonzales, striker Diego Dorregaray and goalkeeper Sebastián Britos from Uruguay are also planned to strengthen the Merengue squad. Find out how the “U” could be shaped for next season.
What would University 11 look like in 2024?
With the new signings not yet officially announced, this would be a prime starting squad for the 100th anniversary: Sebastian Britos; Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros, Matías Di Benedetto; Rodrigo Ureña, Martín Pérez Guedes, Andy Polo, Nelson Cabanillas, Christofer Gonzales, Edison Flores and Diego Dorregaray o Christopher Olivares.
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The Universitario de Deportes was founded in 1924. Photo: Universitario
Which players left and which came to Universitario?
So far, three departures from the “U” are known for 2024: José Carvallo, Alex Succar and Emanuel Herrera. Likewise, the Cream team has only announced one hire: Christopher Olivares. Of course, the Meringues extended the contracts of some champions: Andy Polo, José Rivera, Rodrigo Ureña, Matías Di Benedetto, Marco Saravia, Williams Riveros and Diego Romero.