Overview
- Barco acknowledged dissatisfaction with the Libertadores exit and outlined plans to strengthen for the 2026 campaign targeting a deeper run.
- On Christian Cueva, Barco cited a long-standing relationship but stressed the coach’s approval is required, as reports note the player remains under contract through 2026.
- Former goalkeeper Diego Penny said Cueva is receiving direct calls from Peruvian clubs including Universitario and will decide after returning to Lima.
- Club icon José Carvallo questioned whether Cueva suits the team’s system, while public reaction to a potential move has been divided.
- Universitario has about 80% of its roster renewed, is advancing nationalizations for Williams Riveros and Matías Di Benedetto, and is weighing moves such as a possible Britos departure with Diego Romero as a replacement and an offer of Pablo Erustes.