For a while now, Sporting Cristal's efforts have been focused on assembling the squad that will compete in the Liga 1 and the group stage of the 2022 Copa Libertadores. And just as the idea is to add new players, they also think about maintaining the base of the runner-up team. Therefore, the continuity of Percy Liza and Jhilmar Lora is being discussed.
Both players are being monitored by clubs abroad and their departure from Sporting Cristal is a real possibility. From La Florida, they know they won't be able to retain them, but at the same time, they will try to get the highest possible profitability. The idea is to transfer the players permanently and retain a percentage of their transfer for a future resale. No loans with a purchase option.
In Percy Liza's case, it is known that he is closely followed by Anderlecht from Belgium and two other European football teams. The forward's entourage believes that it is a good time to leave Peruvian football; however, they are taking things calmly and will present a concrete offer at the opportune moment.
Meanwhile, Jhilmar Lora has sparked the interest of Brazilian clubs such as Bragantino and Atlético Paranaense. The former has shown interest in signing the Peruvian right-back, but with a loan plus purchase option. As expected, Sporting Cristal declined that proposal. The plan for the defender is to finalize his departure before the middle of next January.
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