Overview
- Sporting Cristal officially presented Michael Hoyos on Wednesday, July 8, as a new first‑team signing at the club's La Florida facilities.
- Hoyos confirmed there was an approach from Universitario that ultimately failed and said the viral remark about “not going to Peru” was made in a different context.
- He said he is happy to join Cristal, noted that his family accompanied him to Lima, and praised the club and the city.
- Hoyos described himself as a forward who can play across the front line and said he will compete with Hernán Barcos and others for selection under coach Roberto Mosquera.
- Media coverage frames the move as a midseason reinforcement meant to add experience and attacking options for Cristal’s second‑half push and the team will be watched for how Mosquera deploys the new signing.