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Sebastián Britos Joins Peñarol, Declares 'Very High' Objectives

His exit from Universitario followed the club’s decision to reinstall Diego Romero in goal.

Overview

  • Peñarol officially announced the 38-year-old goalkeeper as a new signing via social media.
  • Speaking at Jorge Chávez airport in Lima, Britos said he is happy to join a big club in his country and that Peñarol’s objectives are “too high.”
  • Universitario publicly marked his birthday after his departure, highlighting his role in consecutive national titles that completed a tricampeonato.
  • Reporting credits Britos with 40 appearances, 31 goals conceded and 17 clean sheets during the 2025 campaign.
  • Universitario’s goalkeeping plans shift to the returning Diego Romero, who rejoined from Banfield.