Last Friday, February 2, 2024, Paolo Guerrero He became César Vallejo's new reinforcement for the 2024 season. After more than a week of intensive negotiations, the “Predator” team and the poet team reached an agreement on this transfer market. The Peruvian team's top scorer will play in the first division of Peruvian football for the first time after failing to debut in the first team Lima Alliance.
At 40 years old, the “Predator” will join César Vallejo for one season, with the option to extend the relationship for another year. Guerrero will compete not only in the Liga 1 Te Apuesta 2024, but also in the Copa Sudamericana 2024.
After this agreement became official, several Alianza Lima fans criticized the historic striker's decision, as several fans hoped that he could retire from football wearing the jersey of the familiar team of which he is a fan.
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What did Henry Quinteros say about the possibility of Paolo Guerrero joining Alianza Lima in 2025?
In this sense, an Internet user commented on the streaming program “Desmarcados” that Paolo Guerrero would play for César Vallejo in 2024 and for Alianza Lima the following year. However, former international Henry Quinteros pointed out that this possibility was difficult due to the length of the contract.
“Difficult. The contract has a term of one year with the possibility of another. It’s (effectively) a two-year deal,” said the blue and white idol, who serves as a panelist in this new space.
What did Paolo Guerrero say after becoming a César Vallejo player?
The striker of the Peruvian team recalled a part of his career and assured this It will be a new challenge as he has never played professionally in Peru.
“I experienced Corinthians, Flamengo, Internacional. (I have) experienced many special moments and now I face a new challenge when I return to my country, where I could not play professionally because I left very young at 16 years old,” he explained in an interview for André Hernán's Brazilian program.
“It's a new experience, a new challenge that we just talked about. I don't know what it will be like to live in Peru after many years abroad, for me and my family they are trying to understand some things. I I have great love for my country. “I'm excited to come back and do new things in my country's football. I hope that I will be able to bring joy to the people of my country,” he said.
What did Roberto Mosquera say about the arrival of Paolo Guerrero at César Vallejo?
César Vallejo's current coach was against the criticism the 40-year-old striker received and supported him. He also described him as an “elite player”.
“He is an elite player, he is still competitive and this time he was in contact with our fitness coach. It won't arrive optimally, but we will make progress. I regret that some think: “What a shame that his career ends at UCV, it is a lack of respect and consideration.” Here he will be a reference and inspiration for young people. He has a clean track record and is captain of the national team. There is an effort not only from UCV but also from several companies to maintain the campaign,” he explained for Liga 1 Max in the preview of the game between César Vallejo and Melgar.