Understood. In recent weeks, speculation has started that Argentina’s Gino Peruzzi could leave Alianza Lima. The right-back famously arrived in mid-2022 and became a key player in securing the two-time league title and fans were eager to see him at the next Copa Libertadores.
However, it was recently mentioned that the player’s future would lie in European football. Although his representative Ulises GuallanezHe confirmed the existence of an approach to a foreign team, but also made it clear what the desire of the player and his family is.
Gino Peruzzi scored with Alianza Lima. Photo: Sporting Cristal
“Gino feels very comfortable at Alianza Lima and feels comfortable. That’s when the alarm went off because certain clubs’ interest in him was made public, but José Antonio (Bellina) and the Alianza fan must remain calm because the player and his family are very happy at the club,” he explained in dialogue with radio ovation.
Also regarding the rumors about the alleged pressure on the player to get a salary increase, the agent denied these versions.
“Let’s see if any team wants Gino they have to deal directly with Alianza Lima. There has been a lot of speculation in the last few hours, it has even been said that this could be a salary improvement tool, but there is no such thing. If I had to ask for a raise, I would sit down with José Antonio to talk like two adults. Right now I want to deny all these things. Also, there is a possibility to extend his contract with Alianza Lima,” he added.
Gino Peruzzi played for Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo in Argentina. Photo: Luis Jiménez/La Republica
Referring to the institution the 30-year-old defender consulted, Guallanez indicated that this is who Panathinaikos of Greecealthough he noted that there had never been a formal proposal.
“The scouting at said club called me to find out what the current condition of the player was and I told them that Gino belongs to Alianza Lima for another year and if they are interested in fixing an amount for the token. But personally, I don’t see much interest from Alianza Lima in parting ways with the player. On the contrary, I saw them very happy and there is an option to extend the link,” he concluded.