The arrival of Paolo Guerrero in Peruvian football had a number of effects. After César Vallejo announced the signing of the 40-year-old experienced goalscorer, anticipation grew to see him play in the various positions that the first division offers. In this sense he is the goalkeeper Diego Penny, who was his teammate in the national team, spoke about the “9” poet.
What did Diego Penny say about Paolo Guerrero?
Before the game against Sport Huancayo, which corresponds to the second date of the Apertura tournament, the goalkeeper of Deportivo Garcilaso He highlighted Paolo Guerrero's hierarchy; However, he believed that he was just another footballer in Roberto Mosquera's team.
“I didn’t know the team was called Paolo Guerrero FC. What I know is that Vallejo is a soccer team and Paolo is just another player; “He certainly has a lot of hierarchy, as we all know, he's the captain of.” “The national team,” he said. The 39-year-old goalkeeper in dialogue with Yuyana.TV.
On the other hand, in connection with the visit of the Trujillo team to Cusco during the competition, the goalkeeper noted how difficult it was for the “Predator” throughout his career to show his best version in such conditions.
“He is very affected by the altitude, so it will be difficult for him here in Cusco. We also dominate the heights and will try to overcome the rivals from the flats,” he added.
It should be noted that Paolo Guerrero came to UCV after passing through LDU de Quito, an institution that has its home in a high-altitude city. With the white team they won the LigaPro of Ecuador and the Copa Sudamericana 2023.
Paolo Guerrero is Copa Sudamericana champion. Photo: Conmebol Sudamericana
When will Paolo Guerrero make his UCV debut?
Paolo Guerrero He will play in the first division and the Copa Sudamericana in 2024. The goalscorer is expected to arrive in the country next Saturday, February 10, and his official presentation will take place two days later at the Mansiche Stadium in Trujillo.
The former Racing and Flamengo striker would make his debut on February 18 against Sport Huancayo on the fourth day of the Apertura tournament. At the international level, however, the shooter would face Rojo Matador again in the preliminary round of the competition in the first days of March.
Paolo Guerrero: Teams he played for
Paolo Guerrero trained in the lower divisions of Lima Alliance, But he didn't make his professional debut because FC Bayern Munich signed him. After his successful time in Germany, the attacker played his football in Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador.
- Lima Alliance (Peru)
- Bayern Munich (Germany)
- Hamburg, Germany)
- Corinthians (Brazil)
- Flamengo (Brazil)
- Porto Alegre International (Brazil)
- Avaí (Brazil)
- Racing Club (Argentina)
- LDU of Quito (Ecuador)
- Cesar Vallejo (Peru).
Paolo Guerrero was involved in racing for about six months. Photo: Racing Club