Overview
- Christian Cueva confirmed his early exit from Emelec on Instagram despite a deal through July 2026, closing his spell at 17 matches with 2 goals and 3 assists.
- Juan Pablo II presented the midfielder via social media for the upcoming season, with the viral announcement framing his return to Peru.
- After a joint show with Pamela Franco in San Martín de Porres, Cueva rebuffed certain outlets, said “Este micro no lo quiero,” and warned reporters not to ask about his children.
- TV hosts Magaly Medina and Janet Barboza condemned his demeanor in the post-show exchange, calling his behavior rude and aggressive.
- Sports commentators intensified the critique, with Eddie Fleischman saying the move “stains” the image of Peruvian exports and Pedro García labeling Cueva’s trajectory “a Netflix case” while suggesting he could wield outsized influence at Juan Pablo II.