Overview
- Jesús Pretell has officially joined LDU Quito and praised the club’s setup, saying it feels European and lacks nothing by global standards.
- Pretell said he spoke with coach Tiago Nunes before signing and vowed to compete intensely under his guidance.
- Sporting Cristal sporting director Gustavo Zevallos said the club is satisfied with its current squad for now, indicating no imminent signings.
- Local reports list Gabriel Santana, Juan Cruz González and Cristiano Da Silva as 2026 arrivals, with departures including Duarte, Pasquini, Pacheco, Lora, Alfaro, Cassiano, Pretell and Vásquez.
- Cristal’s recalibration follows a title drought since 2020 as rivals Alianza Lima, Universitario, Cienciano and Melgar head into international competition this year.