Uruguayan defender, Franco Romero, joins Sporting Cristal to strengthen the defense of the team in the Liga 1.

Uruguayan defender Franco Romero has arrived in Lima ready to join the Sporting Cristal team, after setting foot on Peruvian soil on the night of Monday, July 22nd. The 29-year-old player, with extensive experience in his country's league, has become part of the blue team and will undergo medical exams at La Florida to sign his contract with the club. Romero, coming from Nacional de Montevideo, had the opportunity to continue playing in the Copa Libertadores with his former team, but decided to accept the proposal from the Peruvian team. In statements to the press at the Jorge Chávez International Airport, he expressed his joy in joining Sporting Cristal, a club he had already faced in international competitions. He emphasized that it is a nice challenge that he hopes to make the most of. The new reinforcement arrives to fill the spot left by Ignácio da Silva, the Brazilian defender who recently signed with the powerful Fluminense from Brazil. With Romero's arrival, the team led by Argentine coach Guillermo Farré seeks to strengthen its defense and enhance its squad to face the upcoming challenges in the Liga 1 and other competitions. Sporting Cristal, after their victory against Sport Boys last weekend, is preparing to face Cienciano this Saturday at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium. The inclusion of Franco Romero in the starting eleven will depend on Farré's final decision, who will assess the player's adaptation and performance in the training sessions prior to the next match. The arrival of a player with the experience and talent of Franco Romero generates expectations among the Sporting Cristal fans, who hope he will contribute to the team's defense and quickly integrate into the playing style proposed by the head coach. With Da Silva's departure and the arrival of the Uruguayan, the club aims to remain competitive and stay in the fight for the top spots in the Liga 1 standings. The standings in the accumulated and Clausura Tournament of Liga 1 continue to be a topic of interest for Peruvian football fans, with teams like Universitario de Deportes, Alianza Lima, and others seeking to maintain their positions at the top. Sporting Cristal's performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial for their aspirations in the championship, and the presence of reinforcements like Franco Romero could be decisive in the final stretch of the season. Supporters of the blue team expect Romero's addition to strengthen the defense and contribute his experience and quality to the squad, helping to consolidate a competitive team capable of competing for the top spots in the Liga 1 and other local and international competitions. The Uruguayan's adaptation to Peruvian football and his integration into the group will be key aspects to follow in the coming weeks, as Sporting Cristal continues its preparation for the upcoming challenges in the tournament.