Overview
- Local outlet Depor, citing journalist Gustavo Peralta, reports the 22-year-old becomes Universitario’s fifth reinforcement for 2026 to bolster the midfield.
- Silveira most recently played in Japan, with La República noting he was at Albirex Niigata and reporting he arrived in Lima to finalize the deal.
- The club has not issued a widely publicized official announcement in the articles, and the signing is framed as reported information.
- Coverage describes the operation as closed discreetly by the sporting area led by Álvaro Barco during preseason under coach Javier Rabanal.
- Universitario continues its tune-up with a friendly against Melgar on Tuesday, January 20 at Campo Mar and the Noche Crema versus Universidad de Chile on Saturday, January 24 at the Monumental, following a 1-0 loss to Sport Boys.