CHILDHOOD AND TRAINING STAGE
When Pedro Gallese was sixteen years old, the goalkeeping coach who welcomed him with open arms like a father in soccer was ‘Chicho’ Espinoza. “I’ve known him since he returned from the South American in Ecuador. “He was one of the players who came to San Martín along with the other former ‘Jotitas’ Anthony Molina and Erick Coavoy.”he told Depor.
His football maturation does not surprise his former coach. “He has always been humble and worked for consolidation. Of the goalkeepers I have been able to see, Gallese is the best of all time, the best in history,” he added.
Of course, ‘Chicho’ Espinoza hopes to see him soon in a more competitive league than the North American one. “Before I went to the MLS, I spoke with him, and he had a proposal from Arabia, but that issue was also seen by his representative. Gallese can save in any league in the world,” said the goalkeeper coach who had him on the Santa Anita team. “He has not changed, always humble. I remember that after playing the South American youth team, he bought his mother a house. He is a good boy “he expressed.
BUTRON, YOUR ‘SAINT’ FRIEND
While listening to the advice on and off the field from ‘Chicho’ Espinoza at the San Martín University, the established goalkeeper who supported him and became his mirror to follow was Leao Butrón. In 2008, the little boy Pedro Gallese was the third goalkeeper for the ‘Santos’, behind ‘Papel’ Flores.
“Peter’s virtue is that he never rests on his laurels, he always takes a step forward. He is very rarely wrong. I always saw him since I was a child with that projection, that he was going to leave the country, he is the best goalkeeper in the history of Peruvian soccer. He is leaving an indelible mark, which will continue to grow”Butrón told Depor.
Their friendship, which was born at San Martín, strengthened over time. What’s more, they even shared gloves on the Peruvian soccer team. “He is a good person. When he comes to Lima he goes to my house, just like when I am in the United States, I go to his, the relationship is the same as always,” she expressed.
Of course, Butrón does not agree with other voices who want to see him play in another competitive league. “Playing soccer should be in the place where you feel happiest, and I have no doubt that you feel happy in the United States. Regardless of the league, the MLS has brought out the best version of Pedro Gallese”.
A SANE ‘Crazy’
His voice represents World Cup experience. Ramón Quiroga, one of the nationalized goalkeepers called up to the Peruvian team during a time of glove shortage. He played in the World Cup in Argentina ’78 and Spain ’82. “Gallese was remarkable. He saved Peru. Also, I hope we have the same luck as we had with Paraguay, he hit the ball five times on the post. The stick and the crossbar are allies of the archers. Gallese transmits security to the defense, to everyone. When Advíncula was fired, Gallese appeared, in difficult moments,” he said.
El ‘Loco’ baptized him as ‘the goalkeeper who takes out impossible balls’. “He shows it in the MLS, in the national team. “It’s remarkable,” Indian. He would like to see him in other football, but playing keeps him at a good football level.
Neymar’s Brazil comes this Tuesday, but before giving his opinion, the former goalkeeper asks to play the match. “Peru is motivated, the point against Paraguay was important, the games must be played”he sentenced.
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