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Universitario Unveils Lisandro Alzugaray on Two-Year Deal for 2026 Campaign

The 35-year-old arrives from LDU Quito following a prolific 2025 to bolster Universitario's pursuit of domestic and continental titles.

Overview

  • The club confirmed the Argentine attacker for Liga 1 and the 2026 Copa Libertadores on a two-year contract with an option to extend based on sporting objectives.
  • Alzugaray, who can operate as a right winger, attacking midfielder or false 9, was a specific request from head coach Javier Rabanal.
  • He played 49 official matches with LDU in 2025, producing 14 goals and 5 assists after helping the Ecuadorian club win the 2023 Copa Sudamericana and other trophies.
  • LDU held an emotional farewell, with president Isaac Álvarez lauding his decisive contributions as teammates interrupted the press conference to bid him goodbye.
  • With this signing and other recent foreign additions including Sekou Gassama, Caín Fara and Héctor Fértoli, Universitario has reached the seven-foreigner limit, and future moves hinge on pending nationalizations.