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Álex Valera’s 17-Goal Surge Caps Universitario Tricampeonato, Sets Stage for 2026 Plan

His agent now indicates he intends to remain with Universitario through 2026.

Overview

  • Universitario sealed the 2025 Torneo Clausura and a domestic tricampeonato, with Valera scoring 17 goals and netting the title-clinching strike.
  • Commentator Diego Rebagliati praised Valera’s evolution into a more complete forward and, controversially, said he was told the striker “doesn’t look at the gym.”
  • Agent Ricardo Morales said Valera wants to stay at the club through 2026, targeting a tetracampeonato and a strong Copa Libertadores showing.
  • Valera said his pending dream is to win an international trophy with Universitario, and reporting adds he aims to reach 100 goals for the club.
  • Transfermarkt lists his value at about €900,000, and local reports say Universitario is evaluating his continuity for the 2026 campaign.