Overview
- The club confirmed the move on Instagram after a cryptic teaser video drew heavy attention.
- The deal covers the 2026 season with an option for one more year, according to reports close to the player.
- Cueva returns to Peru after terminating his contract with Ecuador’s Emelec following a turbulent stint.
- Juan Pablo II reached the top flight through the Copa Perú route and is owned by the wife of FPF president Agustín Lozano, a link that has heightened scrutiny.
- He is expected to join preseason in late December and make his debut at the start of the 2026 tournament, per local reporting.