Overview
- La República, citing journalist Enrique Vega, reports negotiations are advanced and close to completion, though the club has not announced an agreement.
- The prospective addition is targeted to fill the center-forward role vacated by Diego Churín for the 2026 season.
- If finalized, Gassama would become Universitario’s second foreign signing after the confirmed arrival of defender Caín Fara.
- Gassama, 30, is a free agent after leaving CD Eldense, where he made 11 appearances with one goal and one assist in the first half of 2025.
- The move aligns with Universitario’s plan to bolster its attack for a Liga 1 title defense and a stronger Copa Libertadores group-stage campaign.