Louis Iberian left the ranks of FBC Melgar leave for Europe, specifically for Latvia. It was in Paraguay, where he traveled with Dominó to the final Copa Libertadores game against Olimpia, that he found out his signing at club Riga FC was a reality. He had little time to say goodbye to his colleagues and friends. He arrived this afternoon Arequipa and departed for Europe at 4 p.m.
“Luiki”, as his friends call him, will make the big leap into European football after secret negotiations with the Melgar club. The 25-year-old soccer player left the Rojinegro ranks after defending his colors for six seasons.
What is the value of former Melgar player Luis Iberico?
According to Transfermark, Iberico’s value on June 2 this year was 800,000 euros, so the deal with the Lithuanian club is proving beneficial for him FBC Melgaras the player had a contract with Domino until the end of the year.
It must be made clear that Luis Iberico’s appreciation increased. In June 2017 it was worth just 150,000 euros, when it was part of UTC in February 2020 its value rose to 250,000 euros. In May 2021 and at just 23 years old, it was 400,000 euros and part of FBC Melgar again. Since then, the amount has risen to 800,000 euros.
How were the last hours of Iberico with Melgar?
His final minutes with the Red-Blacks were an episode that was not pleasant for the team. He replaced Tomás Martínez in the 4-1 defeat by Olimpia. Iberico hardly had time to say goodbye because this Wednesday, June 28, he arrived in Arequipa at noon and left for Europe.