Overview
- Universitario announced the arrival of Argentine winger Héctor Fértoli via its official social media accounts.
- Argentine journalists César Luis Merlo and Tomás Dávila report the deal is a one-year loan from Racing with an option to buy.
- With Fértoli added, Universitario has reached its foreign-player limit for 2026, joining Williams Riveros, Matías Di Benedetto, José Carabalí, Caín Fara and Sekou Gassama.
- Administrator Franco Velazco said Sekou Gassama will join in mid-January due to a delicate family matter and noted the club is providing support.
- Velazco emphasized responsible budgeting and long-term sustainability as guiding principles even as the team targets a strong domestic defense and improved Copa Libertadores performance.