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Paolo Guerrero Rejects Pressure Claims Over Barcos, Says Club Will Decide

He says he wants Barcos to stay, leaving contract decisions to the club’s commission.

Overview

  • RPP reported this week that Alianza Lima’s leadership does not plan to renew Hernán Barcos’s contract, indicating an expected exit.
  • Barcos, who has scored nine Liga 1 goals this season, said he wants to continue at the club but the decision is not his.
  • Speaking after training, Guerrero denied exerting any pressure, expressed gratitude for Barcos’s contributions, and emphasized that a commission and the coaching staff make roster calls.
  • Fan backlash and media commentary have fueled rumors of a divided locker room, which Guerrero rejected in his remarks.
  • Attention now shifts to Saturday’s play-off return leg against Sporting Cristal at Alejandro Villanueva, a match that will determine a Copa Libertadores berth.