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Diego Guastavino Announces Retirement at 41 With Huracán Buceo Farewell

The Uruguayan midfielder is remembered in Peru for his role in Universitario’s 2013 championship.

Overview

  • He revealed his decision in a video published by Huracán Buceo, saying his next appearance will be his last as a professional.
  • The club said he would play his farewell match on Sunday at the Complejo Rentistas against Deutscher.
  • Huracán Buceo publicly thanked Guastavino for choosing to end his career with the club.
  • Guastavino became a fan favorite at Universitario after scoring in the 2013 finals and converting in the title-winning shootout.
  • Coverage recapped a career of more than two decades across clubs in Uruguay, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Norway, Colombia and Switzerland, with earlier reports differing on the opponent and venue details.