Universitario de Deportes is thinking about 2024, the year of its 100th anniversary: it has renewed some key players in its squad and is also looking for a new coach to replace Jorge Fossati, who would take over as coach of the Peruvian team is looking for reinforcements for the matches in the first division and the Copa Libertadores. According to rumors, Sebastián Brito (goalkeeper), Marcelo Martins (striker), Diego Dorregaray (striker) and now Nicolás Blondi, “9” from San Lorenzo, Argentina, are among those included.
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The university student would choose Nicolás Blandi
According to information from ESPN journalist Augusto Cesar, the Ciclón center forward would be wanted by the Meringues and a Bolivian football great. “Nicolás Blandi received offers from The Strongest of Bolivia and Universitario of Peru. Both have the Copa Libertadores and are looking for San Lorenzo's goalscorer. There are also Argentine football polls. His contract expires on December 31st and he is exploring options,” he stated on his official X account.
Tweet from Augusto Cesar about Nicolás Blandi. Photo: Photo taken by X
Nicolás Blandi and the few minutes due to injury
In the press spokesman's comments on the publication, several “U” fans criticized the striker's lack of continuity and did not see him as an option for the 100th anniversary. It is worth noting that in recent years the player has suffered tears and strains that have left him off the list for several duels.
Nicolás Blandi played in San Lorenzo in 2023. Photo: San Lorenzo
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Inside 2023 only participated overall 530 minutes, which is less than six full games, and scored three goals. If we go back further, in 2022Blandi was present 255 minutes and he didn't score any goals; inside 2021 could only play 55 minutes and didn't score a goal; inside 2020the Argentine had a greater participation but the injuries became more constant, he played 1,131 minutes and scored five goals; This past year, he played his last full game on February 29, 2020 in a 2-2 draw between Colo Colo and Universidad Concepción.
Which teams did Nicolas Blandi play on?
- 2010–2011: Argentinos Juniors
- 2011–2013: Boca Juniors
- 2013–2014: Saint Lawrence
- 2014–2015: Evian
- 2015-2020: Saint Lawrence
- 2020-2021: Colo Colo
- 2021: Santa Fe Union
- 2022-2023: Saint Lawrence.