The sudden departure of Louis Iberian made sense to Arequipa fans. Luiki was part of FBC Melgar for six seasons, so there was an understanding between the fans and the athlete, who left on Wednesday afternoon Arequipa Heading to Europe to become part of Riga FC Latvia.
However, shortly after Iberico’s exit became known through various media outlets, the club released a heartfelt message to the forward. “A mixture of gratitude and nostalgia washes over all of us who love these colors… our goalscorer Luis Iberico says goodbye today to follow the call of his footballing destiny abroad,” he says in part.
The text also recalls that Luis Iberico joined the ranks of Domino in 2017 and that over the years, wearing the red and black colors, he has won over fans “through dedication and goals”. “Luiki, now you are a red and black ambassador in the world, a symbol of passion and devotion. We wish you every success in this new phase of your career and keep showing your great talent,” read the FBC Melgar release.
What is known about Riga FC, where Luis Iberico will now play?
Based in Riga, Latvia, this line-up hasn’t been around for long, having only been formed in 2014 and currently competing in the Optibet Virslīga, the first in that country’s football category.
In his short career, he Riga FC has won major laurels like the First Division three times (2018, 2019 and 2020) as well as a Latvian Cup in 2018 and the tournament for his country’s second division in 2015.