Cristian Benavente will continue in Peruvian football. After wearing the shirt Lima Alliance In the last two seasons – in 2023 he did not play – and after recovering from his ankle injury, the “Chaval” will remain in our country and defend the colors of Roberto Mosquera's César Vallejo University.
As many will remember, the Real Madrid youngster scored 6 goals in 30 games in the 2022 season, the year in which he won the championship twice with the team, but was unable to repeat his actions in 2023 due to the serious ankle injury He suffered. That kept him away the whole time.
After leaving the Alianza Lima club, the journalist Gustavo Peralta revealed that “Lad” had reached a verbal agreement with the UCV and that he would arrive in the City of Eternal Spring this weekend to sign his signature.
“Oral agreement between the César Vallejo Club and Cristian Benavente. The 'Chaval' will undergo a medical examination on Saturday and then sign his contract with the Trujillo Club,” said the club's communicator. Libero diarywho also added that the contract between both parties runs for one season with the option to extend it for another if certain goals are achieved.
Information about Cristian Benavente. Photo: Photo “X”/Gustavo Peralta
Why didn't Cristian Benavente extend with Alianza Lima?
After confirming his departure from the blue and white club, Cristian Benavente took to his social networks to clarify that he agreed to a pay cut; However, new coach Alejandro Restrepo preferred to look for other options in the offensive zone and decided not to extend him.
“Lad” also sharply criticized the rumors that he had asked for a pay rise in order to remain in the squad.
“That I wanted a raise? I reduced my salary significantly to stay at the club. And no one asked for any raises. Please check your sources, they are misleading you. I tell you, I believe I am a reliable source on the matter,” he posted on “X” (formerly Twitter).
Benavente Publication. Photo: Photo “X”/Cristian Benavente