The footballer will arrive in Peru from Portugal this Friday, March 1. Everything is finished. Sport He learned that he already signed a contract until December of this year and did so as a free agent after resolving his contract with Boavista by mutual agreement. In the short, but revealing interview granted daily Sport, Jeriel De Santis He was very emphatic and extremely clear about it. Nobody bought his pass. Although he did not want to confirm his signing, due to certain protocols that the La Victoria club has, we learned about his expectations regarding the Peruvian league, where this year, without a doubt, Paolo Guerrero‘9’ by César Vallejo, will be one of its great attractions.
It is worth noting that Alianza Lima looked abroad for a striker who would not occupy a foreign position – all six places were used – due to the injury suffered by Colombian Pablo Sabbag during his participation in the Asia Cup with the Syrian national team. The ‘Sheikh’ recently underwent surgery in the United States and, although there is no exact diagnosis of the injury he suffered in his ankle and the date of his placement under the command of coach Alejandro Restrepo, it emerged that he would return in a couple of weeks. of months.
In this framework, Jeriel De Santis was signed to strengthen the attack that already includes Hernán Barcos, Cecilio Waterman, and Víctor Guzmán thinking about Liga 1 Te Apuesta and the Copa Libertadores.
Jeriel, did you sign a contract at the Alianza Lima club?
They talked to me, but it still hasn’t happened.
This Friday you arrive in Peru to join the club. We will go see you.
Oh well, okay (smiles).
Boavista reported that they released your contract by mutual agreement
Of course, they said that they released me, but not that I arrived at Alianza Lima.
How long was your relationship with Boavista?
Until the end of 2025.
How did it go in Boavista?
It went well for me, although in the last few months I didn’t play what I thought I was going to play, so I made the decision to have my contract terminated to see better things.
If something important for your career appeared, you had the possibility of being able to leave…
I didn’t have the chance to leave, but the president of the club gave me the opportunity. He knew that he was not going to play and for that reason he gave me the opportunity.
From Portugal it was reported that you were bought by Alianza Lima in exchange for 250 thousand euros.
No, that’s lie.
So, no one paid, only both parties reached an agreement to resolve the contract.
That’s how it is.
Are you excited about what’s next for you?
I hope I can play more and have the continuity I need.
What opinion do you have of the Peruvian soccer league?
I have looked at the Peruvian league a little.
Do you know that Paolo Guerrero will be your big attraction?
Yes, I already heard all that news.
What do you know about the Alianza Lima club?
They have very experienced players, obviously I know them.
Do you already have an ID?
Now I don’t have Peruvian papers.
It is processed through the Consulate…
I imagine it’s fast.
Yes. Have you already gone to the consulate to process it?
I don’t know anything about those things.
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