Second reinforcement: Universitario announced the hiring of José Rivera

Universitario de Deportes hopes to meet the goal of being champion again in 2023 and also to advance as far as possible in the Copa Sudamericana. For that reason, he begins to assemble his squad and now, he has announced the arrival of a new reinforcement: José Rivera.

“To give everything for the colors of the biggest team in Peru”, is read in the publication of the Twitter account of the sports institution. Through the comments, the fans welcomed him and wished him the best of success.

In the 2022 season, the 25-year-old striker defended Carlos Mannucci where he played 34 games, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. Due to his good performance with the Trujillo team, the player was summoned by Juan Reynoso to the Peruvian team.

José Rivera has even made his debut with the ‘Blanquirroja’. The attacker played the entire first half during the victory over Paraguay last Wednesday at the Monumental Stadium and, curiously, said venue will be his home for the 2023 League 1.

It is important to mention that the Peruvian striker becomes the second force of Universitario. The cream box also announced the arrival of Martín Pérez Guedes who played for Melgar.

Withdrawals in University

Universitario has not only communicated the arrival of players, but also announced the departure of some footballers. In this sense, Hernán Novick, Iván Santillán, Nelinho Quina, Alberto Quintero, Guillermo Larios, Gerson Barreto, Rodrigo Vilca, Brayan Velarde and Federico Alonso will no longer continue on the team.