Martín Pérez Guedes close to becoming Peruvian: he will no longer occupy a foreign player spot in Universitario.

Universitario de Deportes

Universitario de Deportes is going through its best football moment so far this season. The student team has not lost in eight matches and has the first option to win the Clausura Tournament 2023, which would allow them to compete for the national title against Alianza Lima.

The team directed by Jorge Fossati has shown solidity both individually and as a group in the last few matches, with good performances in all their lines. One of the most decisive players for the team in recent matches is Martín Pérez Guedes, who has become indispensable in the Uruguayan coach's scheme.

The Argentine midfielder has been the best partner for Rodrigo Ureña in defense, as well as for Piero Quispe and Andy Polo in attack. For this reason, the cream management would not be against his possible continuity for the centenary and there is a point in favor that would make his presence in the 2024 squad easier, which you can learn more about in the print version of Líbero this Wednesday, October 25th.

Líbero has learned that the 32-year-old player is in the final stage of obtaining his naturalization, which means that from the next season he will not occupy a foreign player spot in the Liga 1. This would facilitate his renewal, especially considering that Fossati has requested he stay in the club.

Pérez Guedes signed his contract with Universitario for the entire 2023, after his time at San Martín and FBC Melgar. If he does not extend his working relationship with 'U', he will become a free agent starting in January.

Martín Pérez Guedes has been well regarded by both Carlos Compagnucci and Jorge Fossati, playing a total of 3223 minutes in 41 matches with the cream shirt. He has performed well as a box-to-box midfielder, but has only scored three goals.