Piero Quispe He will gain his first experience abroad after excelling in Peruvian football in recent years. The Peruvian national team midfielder fulfilled his dream of becoming champions with the Universitario de Deportes and will now continue his career there UNAM Cougars from Mexico. After his arrival, the 22-year-old midfielder completed pre-season training and left good impressions.
This Thursday, January 4, the official Pumas UNAM channel published an interview with Piero Quispe in which he spoke about various topics such as his time at Universitario and the reason for his arrival at Pumas.
What did Piero Quispe say about his arrival at Pumas?
When asked why he chose the Auriazul team, Quispe highlighted the history of the Pumas and pointed out that in his first days he felt that the team was like a family.
“Pumas because it is a big team with a lot of history. I liked her fans since I saw her in the videos. They told me that the group was a family and that's how it is. Since I arrived here, they have integrated me into their family and I thank them, my colleagues, for the opportunity,” he explained.
In addition, the national midfielder enthusiastically showed his level and described his characteristics. “Coming to a big club like Pumas is a nice opportunity for what I’m made of. “I am a player who likes to have the ball, give filtered passes to my teammates, support me because they have always supported me and encourage me when everything is bad,” he said.
How much did Piero Quispe's move to Pumas de México cost?
The midfielder had a contract with Universitario until the end of 2025 and after an agreement he moved to Pumas UNAM, a club that paid approximately more than 1.3 million euros and less than 2.2 million euros.
Additionally, the “U” will retain 10% of its passport in the event of a possible sale in the future. The sale of Piero Quispe represents the most expensive transfer in Universitario's history.