Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Paolo Guerrero Sets Retirement for End of 2026, Plans to Play One More Season

He disclosed the plan in a Nativa interview, with a contract beyond 2025 yet to be arranged.

Overview

  • The 41-year-old Alianza Lima striker said his intention is to play through the 2026 season and then retire from professional football.
  • Guerrero’s current deal with Alianza Lima is reported to run through December 2025, so any 2026 participation would require a new agreement.
  • He outlined possible post-playing paths, saying he could consider coaching or a sporting director role, while also weighing business and media projects.
  • The announcement comes as Alianza Lima grapples with an uneven 2025 campaign that includes a Copa Sudamericana exit and limited Clausura prospects.
  • Uruguayan great Diego Lugano publicly praised Guerrero at an Amstel event, highlighting his decisive goals for Corinthians and his stature in the game.