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Sporting Cristal Loans Aldair Vásquez as Reports Point to Jesús Pretell Exit in 2026 Roster Reset

The changes reflect Paulo Autuori’s push to refresh the squad ahead of 2026 competitions.

Overview

  • Sporting Cristal officially confirmed on X that Aldair Vásquez will spend the 2026 season on loan at Atlético Grau.
  • The 22-year-old attacker returns for a third straight year with Grau after playing 31 matches last season with one goal and one assist, according to local reporting.
  • Depor and Libero, citing journalist Gabriel Pacheco, report that Jesús Pretell is not in Autuori’s plans and is likely to leave, though the club has not announced a move.
  • Options under discussion for Pretell reportedly include a loan, transfer, or contract termination despite his deal running through the end of 2026.
  • Pretell logged significant minutes in 2025—35 Liga 1 matches and over 2,400 minutes—and later lost his starting spot, as Sporting Cristal continues broader roster adjustments before Liga 1 and Libertadores preliminaries.