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Universitario Set to Lose Vélez as Alianza Move Advances, With 2026 Calls Gathering Pace

Departures plus rival interest put the titleholders’ 2026 planning under strain.

Overview

  • Journalists report Jairo Vélez failed to renew, said goodbye to teammates, and Alianza Lima plans to activate a reported $125,000 release clause with Universidad César Vallejo, pending the player’s signature.
  • The sporting department views José ‘Tunche’ Rivera as non-transferable, with an improved extension expected and a firm stance against a loan despite his push for more minutes.
  • Rodrigo Ureña remains under contract through December 2026; club figures indicate the deal will be respected as renewal talks remain unresolved after a minutes-based salary trigger was not met.
  • Local reporting says talks with coach Jorge Fossati broke down over salary and term, leaving his continuity in doubt despite a 2026 contract and a penalty clause to exit.
  • The off-season calendar tightens: Universitario’s 2026 jersey launch is set for December 10 with Marathon pre-sale live, while L1 MAX reports the Liga 1 2026 fixture draw on January 7, premiation on January 15 and kickoff on January 30.