A new transfer comes from Peruvian football, but not from a compatriot, but from one who arrived from abroad, tired of scoring goals with his team and now making the jump in quality to a much more competitive league like the BetPlay League dare is from Colombia. Who are we talking about? Santiago Giordanathe top scorer in Liga 1 2023 with Deportivo Garcilaso.
The 28-year-old Argentine, who joined the Cusco team this season from Mushuc Runa SC of Ecuador, managed to reach the important figure of 22 goals this year and was crowned with the award as the top goalscorer in Peruvian football. Performance that caught the attention of Colombia's Millonarios FC, with whom he signed a deal.
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According to information from journalist Gustavo Peralta, Santiago Giordana had great options such as Católica and Emelec from Ecuador, but finally chose the Millonarios de Colombia option, which was crowned champion of the BetPlay 2023-I League and achieved a place in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores 2024.
Information about Giordana: Photo: Photo 'X'/Gustavo Peralta
Ideal League 1 2023 team
With his 22 goals, Santiago Giordana was not only voted the top scorer of the local tournament, but also included in the ideal team for the 2023 season.
Peruvian ideal football team. Photo: League 1