Paolo Guerrero: what is his future after separating from LDU and why are there internal debates in Alianza for him

That’s the -rejuvenated- Paolo who celebrated his 40th birthday. At the age when many footballers are already at home with their family living – or surviving – post-retirement life, Guerrero still has the desire to fight. From the northern country they point out that one of his conditions was that the coach who took him continue, Luis Zubeldia. However, problems within the leadership of the Alba institution caused two of the heroes of this historic 2023 to leave.

Today, Guerrero is officially a free player. International media reported a few days ago that the historic scorer of the Peruvian team had proposals from Brazil, the country in which he scored more than one hundred goals and won titles: Youth, Criciúma and Vitória. There was also talk of a possible interest of Corinthians. Timao wants to give his hero – he scored the title goal in the 2012 Club World Cup against Chelsea, the last trophy won by a South American club – the farewell he deserves.

In the last few hours, from Chile, they pointed out that the ‘9’ team will not be lacking.

Will Paolo Guerrero arrive at Alianza Lima?

The answer to the question, until the closing of the note, is no. But it’s not a resounding no. There is a minimal possibility that the national forward will fulfill his dream of officially wearing the blue and white shirt that he loves so much. He has said his wish every time he had a microphone close to his lips. Even in a recent interview with DTfrom Ecuador, confessed that he was waiting for the call from Alianza Lima, but it never came.

Today, in Matute there are debates about Paolo. Formal, office debates; and informal, hallway. Furthermore, as DT was able to confirm, the chosen forward is Cecilio Waterman, who would be arriving in Lima this week.

Another answer that opponents give is age. Not because Paolo is not current, but because Hernán Barcos (39 years old, he will turn 40 on April 11) is already on the team. El Pirata earned his renewal due to his importance in the team in the last three years: he ended up as the team’s top scorer. And another point is that they want to avoid the fight of egos in the locker room, something that they feel affected this 2023.

But there are also those who welcome his return. They know of his hierarchy at the international level and his love for the club. Furthermore, at the moment only footballers with a good present have been hired, but little CV on their backs, and in the year of the Centennial of the U, the greatest rival, they believe that Alianza should take the spotlight with the armed team.

In Matute there is no consensus regarding the case Paolo Guerrero. On one side are those who do not want it; on the other, those who hope that the former will change their minds and agree to advance the negotiations with the ‘9’. Paolo has shown complete willingness to return him to Matute. The ball is in the institution’s field.