Overview
- Goalkeeper Diego Romero, 24, has rejoined Universitario on a deal through 2027 after limited minutes on loan at Banfield in 2025.
- Germán Leguía said Romero never should have left the club and argued he could claim Peru’s No. 1 spot if he excels.
- La República reports four confirmed signings for 2026, with Leguía calling Romero the club’s best reinforcement so far.
- Javier Rabanal has taken over as head coach as Universitario readies for Liga 1 and the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage.
- Goalkeeper Miguel Vargas welcomed Rabanal’s arrival and noted that Romero’s return heightens competition for the starting role.