Overview
- The club confirmed his appointment via an official communiqué and social media after a weeks-long board evaluation.
- He is tasked with leading the 2026 sporting project to restore competitiveness and secure a berth in an international tournament by season’s end.
- The former defender, a Copa Sudamericana and Recopa champion remembered for his 2003 title-clinching goal, moves up from a club ambassador role.
- In his first remarks, Lugo called Cienciano the biggest club in Peru and said his immediate focus is assessing the current roster before planning changes.
- He said the short-term target is to fight for Copa Sudamericana qualification, while budgets, contract terms and staffing decisions have not been detailed.