Carlo Zambrano was officially presented by Alianza Lima at Blue and White Afternoon 2023. This Tuesday, January 10, the defender offered his first press conference as a player in the intimate box. During this question and answer session, the “León” brought up various topics, including Boca Juniors.
The “Kaiser” was consulted by La República about his departure from the Xeneize team and broke his silence. Carlo Zambrano announced that his departure from the Argentine club was decided quickly and that despite the complicated situations he has endured, he appreciates the opportunity to stay for three years at one of the biggest in South America.
“On the Boca issue, it was decided in a day and a half when everything was closed. Complicated things happened and the first thing I did was return to Peru and cancel the contract by mutual consent. They criticized me from all sides, but I kept silent. It stays in them as it was. I was never double-dealing, I was always direct,” he explained for La República.
Carlos Zambrano joined Alianza Lima after five wins with Boca Juniors. Photo: Deysi Portuguez/URPI-LR
Let’s remember that Argentine media reported about it Carlo Zambrano He ended his relationship with Boca Juniors after a conversation with coach Hugo Ibarra, a situation that led to the strategist not considering him for the season.
Zambrano and his arrival at Alianza Lima
In his first statements at a press conference Carlo Zambrano He spoke about his goals at Alianza Lima, among which a great participation in the Copa Libertadores stands out.
“I come because of the three-time championship and because I’ve come a long way in Libertadores. We know we didn’t do well in the international tournament, but they’re putting together a great team. Let’s hope it goes well,” he said.