Gianluca Lapadula has reached a contractual agreement to join Universitario, according to reports from El Comercio Perú, Depor, América TV, and Perú 21. While the striker’s move is finalized, Carlos Galván confirmed via RPP that Ruidíaz will not join the club because two other players are not being released.
Details of the Lapadula Agreement
Multiple local outlets, including América TV and Perú 21, report that Lapadula has finalized terms to join the club. Depor notes that the striker, often referred to as “Bambino,” is expected to arrive at the club’s facilities in Ate following the agreement. While El Comercio Perú describes the move as a “bomb signing” for Liga 1, the reports collectively confirm that a deal has been reached between the player and the institution.
Why Ruidíaz Will Not Join Universitario
Despite the progress with Lapadula, the club will not secure the services of Ruidíaz. Carlos Galván stated via RPP that the transfer failed because the necessary player releases were not granted.
“No están dejando”
— Carlos Galván via RPP
According to Galván, the inability to move two specific players blocked the path for Ruidíaz to join the squad, creating a contrast between the successful negotiations for Lapadula and the stalled efforts for the other forward.
