Piero Quispe will have a new challenge in Mexican football. After winning with Universitario de Deportes in the first division, the midfielder was considered the best player of the season and will now travel to Mexico to play UNAM Cougars. Before boarding his departing plane, the midfielder was captured outside Jorge Chávez International Airport as he shared an emotional farewell with his family and friends.
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The Peru international will continue his career in the League MXbut first he must undergo the medical examinations of the Aurizaul team in order to then sign a contract and then be officially announced as the new Puma.
The tender farewell to Piero Quispe and his family
The 22-year-old midfielder was accompanied to the airport by his family and cameras captured the tender moment as he hugged each member who came to say goodbye to him. A group photo was also taken with their friends, a postcard that will be remembered on a special day like Christmas. With signs of affection and kisses from his mother, Piero is more than motivated to go to one of the most competitive leagues in Central America.
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What did Piero Quispe say before his trip to Mexico?
“Excited, it’s a pretty big step for me. It's sad to leave my family, my friends and the people who have always been there“I knew it could happen,” commented the national midfielder before taking his flight. “It's a pretty nice and big challenge for me. I'm going to represent not only Peru, but also the 'U' because that's where I left, my family and my entire neighborhood,” Quispe added.
Piero Quispes figures from the Sports University
Since his debut in the 'U' jersey in 2021, Piero Quispe has played a total of 88 games with the cream skin and scored 11 goals. Likewise, the midfielder provided 8 assists in the Merengue squad, between the 1st League and the South American Cup.
Piero Quispe only played for the Universitario de Deportes. Photo: The Republic
What is the value of Piero Quispe?
According to the specialist platform Transfermarkt, Piero Quispe is valued at 1.30 million euros. The midfielder finished the year as the highest-rated player in the “U” and the third-best player in the local tournament.
Value of Piero Quispe. Photo: Transfermarkt shot