Carlos Zambrano: “I was always in contact with Alianza Lima, I would like to play there”

The defender of the Peruvian national team, Carlos Zambranohas just qualified for the semifinals with the ‘Xeneize’ club in the Argentine Professional League 2022after beating Defense and Justice 2-0 in La Bombonera, however, despite his good presence in Argentine football, the ‘Kaiser’ showed his desire to wear the blue and white shirt.

“I would like to play one or two years in my country. I was always in contact with Alianza Lima, I’ve been a fan since I was little and I would like to play there “Zambrano expressed in an interview conducted by Directv Sports.

The defender also referred to the coach of the Peruvian national team, Ricardo Gareca, and what he has achieved since he came to direct Peru. “Gareca has changed our mentality, the Peruvian player was not very disciplined”he asserted.

Carlos Zambrano clarified the issue about his goodbye to football

“Incredible, I was surprised by the titles that came out. I never said that I want to retire now, my words are very clear in the interview: one step away from retirement, I am 32, 33 years old in a few months, and of course the footballer plays until he is 35 or 36, until he feels comfortable ” , explained the ‘Lion’ in a chat with La Red.

Along the same lines, Zambrano recalled that he has a commitment to Boca Juniors and also to the Peruvian national team with a view to Qatar 2022. “I have a contract until December, then I have a step to play the World Cup, it is not that I am retiring now. The press puts things…”, said the man who went through the German Bundesliga.

On the same subject, Carlos understands that, when the time comes, he will have to give way to the next generation. “I say it because of age, it is normal to play until you are 35 or 37, exaggerating, then you have to step aside because very talented boys come and you have to be aware of that,” he added.