Universitario de Deportes
The Universitario de Deportes team is looking to strengthen itself in the best way possible in order to try to win the Clausura Tournament of the Liga 1 Betsson 2022. That's why they have already closed negotiations with an Argentine footballer. It's Claudio Yacob, who in the last season wore the shirt of Rosario Central and has also played in the English Premier League.
“The Argentine midfielder, with extensive international experience, arrives to defend our colors and raise the name of the 'U' high! Welcome to the most champion team in Peru!”, announced the crema team on their social networks.
Universitario presented its new reinforcement. Photo: Universitario's Twitter capture
The midfielder arrives to take the place left by Armando Alfegeme and Rafael Guarderas in the midfield and is an express request from coach Carlos Compagnucci.
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Who is Claudio Yacob?
Claudio Yacob is a 34-year-old Argentine footballer who plays as a central midfielder. Last season he played for Rosario Central in his country, where he has 11 matches and one assist.
The midfielder has the distinction of having played in the Premier League for six years with West Bromwich Albion, a club with which he played 175 official matches and scored two goals.
The '6' also wore the jerseys of Racing, Huracán, Nacional de Uruguay, and Nottm Forest from the second division of England. In addition, he participated in two friendly matches with the Argentine national team in 2011.