While the FPF confirmed that Alianza Lima will be able to use Matute for their Copa Libertadores games, the close team is not discounting reinforcements for 2024. On this occasion, the name Cecilio Waterman began to sound strong to join the attack Blue and White team, after not being renewed with Cobresal.
Cecilio Waterman, the possible signing of Alianza Lima
Cecilio Waterman is a 32-year-old striker who finished runner-up in the Chilean league with Cobresal last season. In the last hours, the journalist César Luis Merlo assured that the Panamanian would leave Chile and land in Alianza Lima.
Cecilio Waterman is about to join Alianza Lima. Photo: X
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After no agreement was reached on his extension, the footballer decided to play for the blue and white team and thus gain his first experience in the Copa Libertadores.
In this way, if Waterman arrives, he would be Alianza's second reinforcement from the Chilean League, since Juan Pablo Freytes, a 23-year-old Argentine defender, played for Unión La Calera last season.
Which clubs did Cecilio Waterman play for and how did his career go for Cecilio Waterman?
Cecilio Waterman had a dream season with Cobresal. Although he was unable to lift the trophy at the end of the season, he reached a high level and was one of his team's top scorers with 12 goals. He also achieved second place in the Panama team's participation in the Concacaf Gold Cup.
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During his career, the striker played for several clubs in Uruguay, including Plaza Colonia, Defensor Sporting and Club Atlético Fénix. In addition, he has also played in Chile. Before arriving at the Miners, he was at the University of Concepción and Everton in Viña del Mar.