The top scorer of Universitario extended his contract for three more seasons. At 30 years old, Valera is going through his most mature phase, is one of the locker room leaders, and is beginning to take the place that legends like Corzo and Calcaterra will leave at the end of the year.
The forward agreed with Universitario on the extension of his contract and will continue wearing the cream jersey. Valera aims to leave a legacy at the club as one of the top scorers.
Héctor Cúper highlighted the improvement in his team’s play, but acknowledged his frustration at not securing the win at the Monumental on the club’s anniversary.
Piero Quispe returns to Universitario as a free agent after his time in Mexico and Australia, with his sights set on the 2026 Clausura Tournament.
The Monumental Tour offers a guided experience through the Monumental “U” Stadium, including the club museum, exclusive areas, and field-level access. Tickets start from S/ 30.00.
Universitario vs Sport Huancayo LIVE: watch the match broadcast for matchday 17 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament from the Monumental stadium.
This Friday, May 29, “Juego en Corto” returns with a special program: an exclusive interview with Pablo Guede after winning the Apertura Tournament with Alianza Lima. Analysis, reinforcements, and more.
The cup elimination accelerated the revolution at Universitario: Héctor Cúper will present a harsh report on the squad, where several reinforcements for 2026 were disapproved and could leave the club for the Clausura.
![Alberto Beingolea: “If they insist on not giving [the powers], they are complicating life for Peru”](https://insightermedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bb3fa9e11304ea13fe2cd333955007bc-150x150.webp "Alberto Beingolea: “If they insist on not giving [the powers], they are complicating life for Peru”")
