The player of the Peruvian National Team, Yoshimar Yotún finished his contract with Sporting Cristal at the end of June. However, the big question was about his future after knowing that his link with the celestials had ended.
In this article, we tell you the five key reasons why 'Yoshi' could have left Sporting Cristal, since now he has traveled with the squad to Trujillo to play against Carlos Mannucci.
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Brief contract with Sporting Cristal: Yoshimar Yotún signed a 3-month contract with the celestial club in order to have competition in preparation for the matches of the Peruvian National Team. When he left Cruz Azul, he was in search of an attractive job offer, but the markets were closing gradually, so in La Florida they didn't miss the opportunity and opened the doors for him to return to the home that housed him for many years.
Ambitions of Yoshimar Yotún: the 32-year-old player intends to continue playing abroad for a few more seasons, as he considers himself in good physical condition and has a lot to offer in football terms. Now, after finishing his contract with Sporting Cristal, he has been listening to several offers that he has been analyzing with his agents.
Becoming a reference in the Peruvian National Team: One of the characteristics that Yoshimar Yotún has shown is his commitment to the national team, and he knows that being in Peru his place in the 'sele' could be overshadowed by tough competition in his position. Therefore, the midfielder wants to maintain a high level to continue belonging to the group.
The high cost of Yoshimar Yotún: In Sporting Cristal, they were aware that having the player in the squad was an extraordinary situation, as they could not afford the salary demands that the midfielder receives. Therefore, the contract was only for 3 months (March - June).
Yoshimar Yotún in search of a big contract: 'Yoshi' intends to continue playing abroad not only for football reasons but also because of the economic situation in other leagues. The midfielder intends to receive a juicy offer, which could come from the Asian market.
How many matches has Yoshimar Yotún played for Sporting Cristal in 2022 so far?
The 32-year-old midfielder has worn the celestial shirt in 12 matches this year: 7 in the Liga 1 and 5 in the Copa Libertadores. In this period with Sporting Cristal, Yotún was able to score 1 goal from a penalty.
How much is Yoshimar Yotún worth?
It should be noted that Yoshimar Yotún has a value of 2.4 million euros in the international market, making him one of the most expensive players in our Liga 1.