Mauricio Larriera's time in Peruvian football does not hold fond memories for Alianza Lima fans. After losing the Liga 1 final against Universitario, the Uruguayan left the club and was announced as the league's new coach Newell's old boys. Although the Rosario team will not participate in international competitions, it has made significant movements in the transfer market and in the last few hours it has been known that it has everything ready to integrate Always Banega, Player who also had Boca Juniors in his portfolio.
Newell's confirms the signing of Éver Banega
Given the interest of Luis Advíncula's Peruvian team, Ignacio Astore, president of Newell's, came forward and confirmed that Banega had an agreement to return to the “Leper” club.
“Banega said yes to us, I, the sports manager, the first vice president, have already spoken. The word has already been given. I spoke to his representative half an hour ago. I don't think the player is just coming for the money, “He can compete with other clubs. The offer that was made to us is valid and he has accepted it,” he said in an interview with TyC Sports.
Éver Banega played for clubs such as Inter Milan, Boca Juniors, Valencia and Sevilla. Photo: Clarin.
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It should be noted that Éver Banega trained in Newell's youth team and then had an outstanding time with Boca Juniors. At national team level, the 35-year-old midfielder was runner-up twice in America (2015 and 2016) and world champion in Russia in 2018.
How did Mauricio Larriera do in Alianza Lima?
Mauricio Larriera joined Alianza Lima to replace Guillermo Salas at the start of the 2023 Clausura tournament. Although the coach did not lose a game in the second tournament of the year, the defeat in the final against Universitario in Matute was decisive for his departure.
Mauricio Larriera led Alianza Lima during the Clausura 2023. Photo: La República/Luis Jiménez.