Overview
- Multiple Peruvian outlets cite PBO Campeonísimo, journalist Tadokoro and reporter Wilmer Robles in reporting Universitario’s interest.
- Tapia is out of contract after the 2025 season with Barracas Central and is available as a free agent.
- The attacking midfielder made 33 appearances in 2025 with 2 goals and 2 assists and previously spent time at San Lorenzo.
- He is the son of AFA president Claudio Tapia, who was recently ratified as a CONMEBOL vice-president.
- Libero reports any move could depend on foreign-player slots, with naturalizations for Matías Di Benedetto and Williams Riveros and a March 15 registration deadline.