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Matteo Pérez Celebrates Dinamo Zagreb Title While Holding Peruvian Flag

The viral image has renewed Peruvian interest; any change of federation would need FIFA approval through an irreversible One Time Switch and is unlikely to produce a rapid call-up.

Overview

  • Photos and clips of Pérez holding a Peruvian flag during Dinamo Zagreb’s title celebrations went viral and prompted fresh coverage in Peruvian media.
  • Pérez consolidated his place at Dinamo Zagreb this season, making more than 30 official appearances and starting the final 0–0 match versus Lokomotiva Zagreb.
  • He was born in Sweden to a Peruvian father, has played for Sweden at youth levels and has previously turned down Peru approaches to prioritize Sweden.
  • Any switch to represent Peru would require the Peruvian Football Federation to open talks and submit a formal FIFA One Time Switch request, a process that is final and can take time.
  • Outlets say a near-term inclusion in Peru’s upcoming friendlies is improbable, so the main developments to watch are FPF contact with the player and any formal FIFA paperwork.