Jonathan Medina: “I had options, but a great one like Alianza Lima is a priority”

The Alianza Lima board of directors had been looking for a goalkeeper for several weeks and finally, in the absence of the formal announcement, they found the ideal: Jonathan Medina. The 28-year-old goalkeeper will arrive at the La Victoria club after his stay at Sport Boys and told some details of how he ended up getting closer to the last Peruvian champion.

“The negotiation took place through a friend of mine, who told me about this possibility. If the technician wanted to count on me, I would be delighted”, Initially expressed the national goalkeeper, in an interview for RPP.

“I am happy to arrive at Alianza Lima. There is still a need to pass medical exams to make it official, which must be between today and tomorrow. I am happy with this new challenge with the club. I’ve had a couple more options, but a big club like Alianza Lima is a priority. Now I’m just waiting for it to come to fruition”He added.

In the same way, he referred to the demand that ‘Blanquiazul’ will have in the store and the direct competition with Angelo for the position of owner. “I think that like every footballer who makes it to a big team, the idea is to perform well in the international tournament without neglecting the two-time championship.”, He indicated.

“The idea is not to get the other goalkeeper out, but to show why they thought of me. With work and effort, I will get the best I have. Then, the teacher will choose the most convenient to play in a match”Explained Jonathan Medina.

“I am clear that Angelo Campos is a national team goalkeeper, of a level, but I am a full-fledged professional and I will fight for the position, in the healthiest way. The fan must know that I will support the team to the death”, He sentenced on the subject.

Finally, the goalkeeper revealed that he has not yet spoken with Carlos Bustos, coach of Alianza Lima, although he hopes that the last points of the agreement will be finalized to establish the proper communication, in view of the objectives in the new season.