Hernan Barcos arrived at Lima Alliance in 2021. Since his arrival, the Argentine striker became a two-time national champion and became one of the greatest references of the intimate team. In addition, the former LDU Quito player went down in the club's history as the best foreign goalscorer. In the last weeks of December 2023, the La Victoria team confirmed the extension of the “Pirata” for the whole of 2024, so that Barcos will play its fourth season at Alianza.
In a recent interview, Barcos spoke about Paolo Guerrero's arrival at Alianza Lima. As we remember, the “Predator” was associated with the blue and white team after its release on LDU. However, in a press conference, Bruno Marioni, the trusted football director, ruled out his commitment because he was not involved in the structure of the squad.
What did Hernán Barcos say about Paolo Guerrero?
With this in mind, the 39-year-old striker was asked and pointed out about Guerrero He does not believe that his presence at the club has led to the fact that the top scorer of the Peruvian national team will definitely not reach the institution.. In addition, he praised him for the things he has achieved with the Albos at 39 years old.
“The truth is that I don't know. I don't know what Alianza thinks about Paolo. I don't think my presence affects his. He is a great player and professional who speaks for himself, another clear example of his age, because he has turned 40, he is healthy and he has just become champions of the Sudamericana and Ecuador with the LDU of Quito” , he replied in an interview for Perú21.
What did Hernán Barcos say about criticism of his leadership?
“In football there is everything. There is a lot of envy. Many would like to be in my place, but they cannot; others were already there, but they could not achieve what I have done, what I have produced.” ; and that obviously creates discomfort or envy. “I know who I am and I’m very calm about what I do,” he said.