Juan Máximo Reynoso made his football debut for Alianza Lima in 1986. He stayed there until 1990, when he briefly moved to Sabadell in Spain’s second division; The ‘Cabezón’ returned the following year, becoming the reference point and captain of the blue and white team until he signed in 1993 University of Sports.
Although throughout the history of Peruvian soccer, many soccer players have come to wear both jerseys and caused the anger of fans of both teams, Reynoso’s case continues, both because of the context and the way it happened the events happened.
Juan Reynoso, former Alianza Lima idol
During its stay in the Alianza, the ‘Cabezón’ shared with the ‘Foots’ team, who died in the tragic accident of the Fokker in 1987. The former defender was saved from traveling on the said flight because he was suffering from an illness Marcos Calderon, then intimate DT, preferred not to aggravate. That’s why he wasn’t called up for the game against Deportivo Pucallpa.
Although not a starter at the time, he was a regular substitute, but over the years and experience gained, Reynoso gained a position and returned after his tour of Spain, cementing himself in team Victorian where he wore the captain’s ribbon.
Juan Reynoso played in Alianza Lima between 1986 and 1992. Photo: Composition/EFE
Juan Reynoso, controversial Creme signing
However, in 1993 the ‘Cabezón’ left the blue and white shirt to wear the cream. This was unusual because while there were several players going through both teams at the time, there were few instances where a direct move between compadres took place.
In a recent episode of Apressure, Leao Butrón said that “Reynoso didn’t want to leave, he wanted to stay in the Alianza.” Likewise, Peter Arévalo added that there was a lack of respect from the Victorian leadership: “Alianza gave him twice , two checks that bounced. At that time, the manager of this bank was a leader of the “U”, and he tells what happened to Nicolini and Alfredo González. “Juan couldn’t cash his check twice,” he told them, to which Nicolini replied, “Bring him, offer him that,” he said.
Juan Reynoso during his time at Universitario. Photo: The Republic
In addition, the driver said that when the “cabezón” told the leaders of the alliance what happened to the checks, he also mentioned the amount that the Universitario had offered him. “No shit. You go to the ‘U’. You can’t go because there’s a gentleman’s agreement. We solved that with money,” was the directors’ response, says Arévalo. However, Reynoso would have felt challenged and left the creams alone.
Juan Reynoso and his terse sentence
After leaving Matute to apply lotion, the then-footballer gave an interview to the newspaper Ojo and was asked the reason for his move. He replied: “I’m a professional looking for the best for my family. I’m very grateful to the fans because they’ve always supported me, but they have to understand that the economic part is essential for a professional player. I don’t want to be a taxi driver at the end of my career.”
Why don’t several Alianza fans love Reynoso?
Despite the fact that the event took place almost 30 years ago, there are several fans of it Alliance of Lima that they don’t forgive him for this transfer as it wasn’t just any footballer, he was the captain, a reference and part of a loved and remembered team like the Foals. Plus, it was a direct operation: he went from a blue-and-white to a meringue instantly. Added to this are the reasons and explanation of the ‘cabezón’ related to money.
Release of Southern Command against Juan Reynoso. Photo: Facebook recording