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Miguel Trauco Says He Now Prays for Universitario to Lose After Joining Alianza Lima

In a candid Enfocados interview, the left-back credited Franco Navarro with initiating the move.

Overview

  • Trauco said his focus is winning with Alianza Lima, stating he prays for Universitario to lose when they play.
  • He explained that sporting director Franco Navarro called just before Christmas and persistently pursued the deal.
  • Trauco noted he had options to remain abroad but chose Alianza for personal reasons and because he felt the club truly wanted him.
  • Comparing left-backs, he praised Universitario’s César Inga yet asserted he is currently better based on career experience, adding Inga could surpass him in a decade.
  • He described former Peru coach Ricardo Gareca as a father figure and recalled being selected if he reported at ideal weight, with Transfermarkt citing 73 appearances under Gareca, including 65 starts and 7 as a substitute.