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Paolo Guerrero Says He Will Play Through 2026 Before Retiring

The 41-year-old Alianza Lima striker outlined his post-playing outlook in a TV interview, hinting at coaching roles or business ventures.

Overview

  • He confirmed on Nativa that his intention is to complete the 2026 season and then end his professional career.
  • Local reports say his current Alianza Lima contract runs to December 2025, with indications he is likely to remain at the club through 2026 for a farewell year.
  • He said it would have been nice to finish at a World Cup and noted he may pursue coaching or a sporting-director path, while emphasizing future business projects.
  • Guerrero returned to Alianza Lima in September 2024 after spells at Bayern Munich, Hamburg, Corinthians, Flamengo and Racing, winning the FIFA Club World Cup with Corinthians.
  • Former Uruguay captain Diego Lugano lauded Guerrero at an Amstel event, praising his decisive goals for Corinthians and saying he would have liked him as a teammate.